Maize cultivation in Northern Ireland has been experiencing a resurgence in recent years, with areas under cultivation steadily increasing.

Modern agriculture highly depends on the achievements of crop domestication and improvement. While these activities increase yields, they also reduce ...

A study published in Cell uncovers the deep evolutionary roots of flint and dent maize (also commonly known as "corn"), two foundational varieties central to modern maize breeding and cultivation.

In response to these challenges, new drought-resistant maize varieties developed through decades of research are offering hope for farmers like Shonhiwa. These climate-smart crops are designed to ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. NYERI, KENYA: A seed company has introduced three new high yielding maize varieties for ...

Marijuana cultivation in Latin American displaces endemic maize landraces and cultivars ... While displacement of traditional crop varieties by modern varieties can be expected as technological ...

KAKAMEGA, KENYA: The Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (Kari) is set to release new maize seed varieties that can withstand challenges posed by climate change. The new maize seeds, which will ...

Farmers in Bauchi State have been advised to source their seeds from reliable suppliers, as seed selection plays a crucial role in agricultural development.The advice was given by an extension agent ...

The stakeholders, including the Variety Release Committee, the Seed Council, the Maize Association of Nigeria, the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, and universities, among others ...