A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment shows that pests such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera ...

and negatively impacting the environment may be asking themselves whether maize is the right crop for them, or if they could grow it better. The past two years have proved particularly challenging ...

Silphium is a perennial crop that lasts for more than 15 years, and not having to cultivate and reseed fields over that period looked attractive. Paul also says the environmental image of maize is ...

Farmers raised concerns over the presence of genetically modified (GM) maize, claiming that trials were conducted under the ...