The international Grains Council IGC increased the forecast of world production of corn in season 2018/19 33 million tons to …
Commercialization of biotech corn to spur growth of maize production
According to a study, it is expected that the commercialization of biotech corn will spur the growth of maize production. …
FAO provides Maize seeds to farmers in Orakzai agency, Pakistan
Distribution of certified maize seed packages to 3,750 farmer families in Orakzai agency of FATA has begun. Food and Agriculture …
Corn production in Tanzania to fall in 2018-19
Corn production in Tanzania is forecast at 5.25 million tonnes in 2018-19, down 2% from 5.35 million tonnes in 2017-18, …
Govt to protect maize growers’ interests
LAHORE – Agriculture Department has been implementing governmental policies for protecting interests of maize growers in the province. The spokesperson for the …
USDA raises 2017 corn estimate, lowers soybeans from November
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its Jan. 12 Crop Production 2017 Summary estimated corn production at 14.604 billion bushels, …
Invasion of maize-eating caterpillars worsens hunger crisis in Africa
The crops that 200 million people rely on in Africa are under threat from a caterpillar that is spreading throughout …
Baby corn — a commercial vegetable
BABY corn, the newly developed corn, is used as a vegetable in many Asian countries. It is used as an …
Significant of Bt Maize to enhance yield
Pakistan is largely based on agriculture; it contributes about 25% to the national economy, provides employment for over 50% of …
Introduction to Corn (Maize)
INTRODUCTION Maize being the highest yielding cereal crop in the world, is of significant importance for countries like Pakistan, where …
Maize: cereal with a variety of uses
By Khawar Jabran, Dr Zahid Ata & Dr Muhammad Farooq MAIZE ranks third most grown crop in the world with …