Maize

Alert on the detection of Goss’s Wilt (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Nebraskensis) on maize in South Africa

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) hereby issues an alert on the detection of Goss’s Wilt (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Nebraskensis) on maiz...

22 Jan 2025 · 2 min read

High sun and temperature effects on maize growth and yield

Maize yields can vary between different production areas in South Africa, even under optimal moisture and soil nutrient status conditions. The reasons for these differences between produ...

14 Jan 2025 · 8 min read

Bullish macro-economic environment and hot U.S. finishing weather boost CBOT prices

Maize CBOT corn prices rebounded from four-year lows, increasing by 12,2% to three-month highs in mid-September, compared to a month prior. While production conditions remained favour...

20 Sep 2024 · 2 min read

Female farmer Mabuyane Mabuza: Transforming the agricultural landscape

Grain, soya beans and a whole lot of love is what keeps Mabuyane Mabuza busy on her farm near Randfontein. With her heart filled with passion for her farm, and her feet always in the soi...

6 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

Ample global supplies continue to pressure CBOT grain and oilseed prices

Maize Good U.S. corn rating, coupled with expectations of large harvests in the U.S. weighed on CBOT corn prices, decreasing by 9,0% month-on-month. SAFEX yellow maize continued to tr...

18 Jul 2024 · 2 min read

GMOs return to haunt Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s long running efforts to ensure food security have returned to haunt the country regarding the adoption of GMOs. In the aftermath of a devastating drought that has left milli...

13 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

Advanta Seeds aMaize at AgriTech 2024

[embed]http://youtu.be/VD7O8Ros50c[/embed] Steven Ngoma, Advanta Seeds' Business Development Manager for Zambia tells more about the maize crops at this year's AgriTech Expo. Maiz...

21 May 2024 · < 1 min read

Bayer’s insecticides and maize stood out at AgriTech

Bayer strives to provide farmers with what they need to thrive in their area. Many of Bayer’s Dekalb maize cultivars are, for example, drought tolerant which is very important in a cou...

1 May 2024 · 3 min read

Prosperous maize is a must! | Pioneer Agronomy Day

Jaco Snyman, business manager of Pioneer SA, tells us more about Pioneer's Agronomy Day and what sets Pioneer apart. This day took place in Bethal. Jaco says that such a day is crucia...

20 Mar 2024 · < 1 min read

Pioneer understands maize and water: New P1225PW yellow maize hybrid uses water wisely

This article deals with important points regarding the water consumption of maize during the plant's development stages. This is an important aspect of irrigated and dryland hybrids that...

8 Mar 2024 · 4 min read
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