El Nino Weather Can Pose Threat To South Africa’s Food Security
The country has been experiencing frequent bouts of heavy rain in recent months, but some environmentalists believe the next climate extreme is on the way. The upcoming El Nino weather…
Hermetic Technology Can Cut Post-Harvest Losses By $1.3B
Dr. Ali stated that if hermetic cocoons are successful in meeting the demand for healthy, aflatoxin-free food, national food exports could increase and help ensure food security. By implementing hermetic…
Fall Armyworm Threatening Entire African Maize Crop: Study
Researchers found that almost 92% of Africa’s maize growing areas support year-round growth of fall armyworm. Scientists from the University of Minnesota’s GEMS Informatics Center, and CABI’s Dr. Roger Day,…
UAF Develops Climate Resistant Wheat Varieties To Boost Production
UAF Develops Climate Resistant Wheat Varieties To Boost Production
To Boost African Agricultural Production, Leaders To Discuss Ways
Climate change and the effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine have combined to make food security precarious throughout much of Africa. African heads of state and development partners will discuss…
Farmers Advised To Start Cultivation Of Maize Crop Timely
According to a spokesperson maize was an important crop in Pakistan that played a critical role in meeting domestic food needs to the greatest extent possible. Agriculture experts have advised…
Farmers Encouraged To Employ Biocontrol Agents To Protect Crops
Crop degradation, according to experts, affects crop exports to other countries while also causing health problems in humans and livestock. The government of Pakistan should take result-oriented steps to build…
Kissan Ittehad Urges Govt To Declare Agricultural Emergency
“In this dire situation, the government should declare an agricultural emergency in order to save the standing wheat crop”, said PKI President Khalid Khokhar. Pakistan’s Kissan Ittehad demanded on Wednesday…
Farmers for introducing high-yield hybrid seeds of maize, sunflower
Farmers have requested the government to introduce high-yield hybrid seeds of maize and sunflower, and increase the output of wheat and pulses through fiscal benefits to growers that will help…
Pakistan’s Upcoming Maize Challenge
If Pakistan’s farming sector can boast of one success over the past two decades, it would be its maize (corn) crop, which has gained massive popularity with little to no…
Danger Of Upcoming Monsoon As Reduce The Yield Of Maize And Rice Last Year
Rice (Orzya sativa L.) shows a similar temperature response to maize because pollen viability and production declines as daytime maximum temperature (Tmax) exceeds 33 °C and ceases when Tmax exceeds…
Maize And Soybean Production Enhances In Rain-Fed Areas
Chinese technology has brought promising results of maize and soybean production in rain-fed conditions. According to a report published by Gwadar Pro on Saturday maize and soybean in the intercropping…