Maize

Maize is one of the world's most widely grown crops. It is used for both human and animal foods and holds great cultural significance, especially for indigenous peoples in the Americas. Yet despite its importance, the origins of the grain…

Maize roots secrete certain chemicals that affect the quality of soil. In some fields, this effect increases yields of wheat planted subsequent to maize in the same soil by more than 4%. This was proven by researchers from the University of…

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Third advance estimates of production of major crops for the agricultural year 2022-23 have been released by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Total foodgrain production in the country is estimated at a record 330.5…

There is an urgent need for Smart Irrigation systems considering the depleting groundwater resources. Increased precipitation has enhanced the rice yield but it had an adverse impact on the yields of wheat and maize.Researchers from the…

<!-- -->We need a quantity jump in order to meet the rising demand, the official said.(Representational)New Delhi: The Centre today said the country's maize output needs to be increased to 44-45 million tonnes in the next five years…

Farmers load maize crop onto a load carrier in a field in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Indian government could consider reducing taxes on some items such as maize and fuel in response to the central bank's recommendations to help…

Last Updated: February 15, 2023, 16:48 ISTFood inflation is likely to stay high, prices of milk, maize and soy oil are adding to inflation worries in the near term.India's annual retail inflation rate rises to 6.52 per cent in January 2023…

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The government could consider reducing taxes on some items such as maize and fuel in response to the central bank's recommendations to help rein in climbing retail inflation, two sources with knowledge of the discussions…

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