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 ...

Thyolo farmers are toning down on maize growing to tee up generational wealth through a leaf long restricted to colonial-era estates in their vicinity, our Staff Writer JAMES CHAVULA reports. When the ...

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 ...

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Bengaluru, In a major relief to maize-growing farmers facing distress sales due to a sharp fall in market prices, the Karnataka government on Sunday approved a Market Intervention Scheme for the ...

The Kenya Farmers Association has welcomed the National Cereals and Produce Board’s (NCPB) announcement of a new buying price ...

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has sparked widespread reactions across social media after announcing the price ...

A 60-year study covering 205 countries and regions worldwide has systematically uncovered the evolutionary patterns of ...

Roadstone has held its second public consultation on its proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Co Tipperary, where it sought ...

We generally talk about animal health in South Africa because of frequent outbreaks of animal diseases, such as ...

Over 2,000 Kaduna farmers appeal for free or subsidised inputs following massive maize losses during 2025 season.

The demand for UK maize rise is rising, and so too is the demand for multi-use varieties which offer flexible market opportunities. Maize continues to be ...