Maize farmers in Khammam district have expressed distress over the delay in setting up Markfed procurement centres. Farmers say they are forced to sell produce far below the government support price a ...

Iran's potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global fertiliser shock, threatening food security and ...

After LPG supply concerns, experts warn the Strait of Hormuz crisis could disrupt fertiliser trade, raising risks of higher ...

Explore the nations that produce the bulk of the world's food, from sugarcane to maize, and understand their impact on global ...

Maize may be a tropical crop by origin, but fresh breeding progress is changing perceptions about where it can be grown successfully.

Having bought a 300ha farm in the Marico Bushveld for R1 million, Ben Motsiane* was assisted by a seasoned agriculturalist in compiling a business plan and budget.

Agriculture department has advised that farmers growing maize should ensure the control of harmful pests in the spring maize crop during the current month. Assistant Director Plant Protection, Pest ...

The Arikara Tribe led the last tribal movement north to North Dakota. They were skilled corn farmers who relied on the crop for sustenance and trade. They were also the first Plains tribe to battle ...

Can India reconcile its ethanol ambitions with livestock sustainability while ensuring food security and economic stability?

Seabird guano fertilization boosted maize production in ancient Peru, fueling Chincha wealth, trade networks, and strategic Inca alliances.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation to determine the price of the maize by a committee appointed by the ...

A significant share of globally traded nitrogen fertiliser must travel through the Strait of Hormuz. A closure of the strait ...