Maize
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'Fall Army Worm' attack causes crop loss of Rs 20 crore in Mizoram
India | May 22, 2019, 04:11 PM ISTMizoram is one of the top producers of maize in India. In 2017-18, the state produced about 9,470 metric tonnes of maize. According to the Agriculture Department officials, FAW has so far affected 2,424 hectares of the 3,439 hectares of maize cultivation across all eight districts of the state.
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Pulse prices ease; edible oil, maize costlier
Jun 22, 2016, 06:35 PM ISTthe Consumer Affairs and Food Ministry on Wednesday said that there has been modest rise in bulk prices of edible oil and items like jowar and maize.
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Maharashtra gives nod for field trial of 5 genetically modified crops
India | Jan 30, 2015, 05:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Maharashtra government has given ‘no objection certificate' for field trial of five genetically modified (GM) crops—brinjal, maize, rice, chickpea and cotton—in the state.Since June 2011, it has been made mandatory for companies
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Punjab asks Centre to ensure assured marketing of maize
India | Jul 05, 2014, 06:01 PM ISTChandigarh: Punjab government today asked Centre to ensure assured marketing of maize crop by directing central procurement agencies to procure it from the state to encourage crop diversification.In a letter, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh