Scientists identify the specific cells and genes in maize roots responsible for nitrate uptake, opening doors to developing better bred maize crops Maize, or corn, is cultivated globally, as food, ...

A new study has revealed that the lasting effects of biochar depend strongly on the material it is made from, with straw-derived biochar offering clear advantages for maize productivity under ...

Maize is an integral component in the diet of a majority of Kenyans. This crop is usually under various threats like pests, currently fall armyworm and desert locusts, diseases and many diseases. To ...

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LOME (Reuters) - Togo will release 7,000 tonnes of maize onto the market at almost half the market rate to help consumers struggling with high prices, and subsidise fertilizer for farmers, state ...

This story is one of a series about how hidden innovations produce the foods we eat at the prices we pay. It has been edited for length and clarity. As told to Krithika Varagur. I’ve been a farmer for ...

Maize is an integral component in the diet of a majority of Kenyans. This crop is usually under various threats like pests, currently fall armyworm and desert locusts, diseases and many diseases. To ...