Food supply
The Homa Bay County government in Kenya is contemplating the privatization of the Kigoto Maize Milling Plant to enhance efficiency and sustainability. However, the decision faces opposition from local suppliers who have expressed concerns about unpaid bills and the potential risk of being left out by a private investor. The
Farmers
India's government is being urged by the US to allow the import of corn (maize) to meet the growing demand from the ethanol industry. However, this move may have a mixed impact on farmers and industries, particularly in the wake of farmers in Vidarbha beginning to shift to
Farmers
The Environmental Protection Agency has released a supplemental rule on small refinery exemptions (SREs), proposing the reallocation of volumes representing complete or partial exemptions granted for 2023 and 2024, as well as those projected for 2025. This move aims to inform the calculation of the 2026 and 2027 percentage standards.
Food supply
In a significant move to enhance the productive capabilities and food security of the Peruvian Amazon, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) has transferred 2.5 tons of certified seeds of high-quality hard yellow rice and corn, along with 500 forest seedlings of elite forest species, to producers
Farmers
2026 is shaping up to be a difficult year for grain producers due to the persistent decline in commodity prices and rising input costs. In response, growers are exploring innovative solutions to trim expenses, with Tidal Grow's AlignN fertiliser emerging as a novel option. This foliar-applied nitrogen technology
Food supply
Xiaoman Town in Gansu Province, China has seen a remarkable increase in seed corn production, with the entire 71,000 mu of land being harvested in a busy and efficient operation. The town, which has taken on a critical role in ensuring food security, has leveraged its natural advantages and
Food supply
Research at the University of Debrecen in Hungary has shed light on the impact of nitrogen fertilization on maize production, discovering a positive correlation between chlorophyll content and nitrogen status. The study found that higher chlorophyll and canopy reflectance indices values were associated with higher protein content in maize, suggesting
Food supply
Xiaoman Town, Ganzhou District, has achieved a remarkable milestone in its seed corn production, with a fresh yield of approximately 1,000 jin (500 kilograms) per mu, totaling an estimated output value of 26.134 million yuan. This achievement is a direct result of the town's concerted efforts
Agricultural industry
A recent study published by researchers from Ilam University in Iran has shed light on the critical challenge of unsustainable silage corn production. By combining Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), the researchers have developed a unique methodological approach to assess energy efficiency, input optimization, and environmental
Agriculture
Researchers at Yangzhou University have conducted a groundbreaking study on the identification of maize architecture characteristics, which can significantly impact crop breeding experiments and yield potential. To understand the importance of this research, the team conducted field experiments on 60 maize cultivars under different conditions, introducing two novel indicators: '
Agricultural industry
Researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University have made a significant discovery in the field of crop research, revealing that the exogenous plant growth regulator, diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate (DA-6), in combination with suitable varieties and planting densities, is crucial in increasing yield in the maize-soybean strip intercropping system. The two-year field experiment
Agricultural industry
Research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has shed light on the significant role of cover crops in maintaining soil health, reducing erosion, and promoting nutrient cycling. The study focused on three critical factors: seeding rate, termination timing, and termination-to-corn planting intervals. The results revealed that corn yield remained resilient across
