When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

South African farmers have increased their maize planting by 3%, with a total of 2.67 million hectares planted this year, ...

At dawn in a village near Chipala Extension Planning Area in Kasungu, Christina Constantin Mvula cups a handful of tiny millet seeds and lets them slip through her fingers. They look ordinary, yet ...

Using foliar feeds on maize challenged by soil nutrient deficiencies and drought increased yield by 36t/ha on a Welsh livestock farm. Nigel Bowyer and his ...

As Zimbabwe joins the global community in marking World Wetlands Day, environmental groups and human rights advocates are warning that the country's wetlands are under threat--despite their crucial ...

A looming dry spell is set to hit 19 districts mostly in the Southern Region and parts of the Central Region within the next ...

Tucked away in a remote desert town, a hidden vault safeguards Chile's most precious natural treasures. From long-forgotten flowers to endangered crops.

Despite decades of reform and strong public research institutions, Bangladesh’s seed system continues to fall short of meeting farmers’ needs. Structural gaps in access, affordability, and climate res ...

Bihar's ethanol sector stands on the brink of collapse as 14 grain-based facilities face a drastic 50% reduction in orders from oil companies. This dire situation, which jeopardizes the livelihoods of ...

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has sparked widespread reactions across social media after announcing the price of KSh 4,000 for a 90kg bag of maize.

Policymakers and industry stakeholders say it is time to unlock maize’s untapped potential, calling for better crop ...