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Maize crops perform well in this year’s challenging weather

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Maize has done well in this year’s challenging weather conditions, utilising summer rain for excellent plant growth, reports Neil Groom, manager of forage specialists Grainseed. Spring was wet and maize drilling delayed in many areas well into May since field conditions were too wet to cultivate.

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Challenges Faced By Subsistence Farmers

Agric4profits

Subsistence farmers primarily cultivate staple crops such as maize, rice, and beans, along with vegetables and livestock, to support their households.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

The organization introduces beneficial plants called green manure/cover crops which fertilize the soil, control weeds, and respond to periods of drought. Crop Trust , International Crop Trust is dedicated to conserving plant genetic resources to promote sustainable agriculture and support global food security.

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