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- Maize variety options for Africa: Zimbabwe(CIMMYT, 2015) Abate, T.; Magorokosho, C.; Tarekegne, A.T.; Setimela, P.Maize is the most important crop for Zimbabwe. Maize production in this country experiences the most frequent and severe fluctuations in southern Africa. Area, yield and production declined by 1.5%, 1.8%, and 3.3%, respectively, each year between 2000 and 2013. Between 2000 and 2011 Zimbabwe imported 354,000 tons of maize, worth US$ 128 million annually. Frequent drought is the main cause of yield loss in this country.
Publication - Maize variety options for Africa: Zambia(CIMMYT, 2015) Abate, T.; Tarekegne, A.T.; Magorokosho, C.; Setimela, P.; Kabamba, M.Maize eclipses all cereals and other staples in Zambia. Drought is the major abiotic constraint to maize production here.
Publication - Maize variety options for Africa: Mozambique(CIMMYT, 2015) Abate, T.; Gethi, J.; Magorokosho, C.; Tarekegne, A.T.; Mariote, D.Maize is the most important staple for Mozambique. The country witnessed significant improvement in maize production since the mid1990s. The 2012 drought resulted in a 46% production decline, compared to the preceding year.
Publication - Maize variety options for Africa: Malawi(CIMMYT, 2015) Abate, T.; Magorokosho, C.; Tarekegne, A.T.; Setimela, P.; Kaonga, K.K.Maize dwarfs all other cereals in Malawi. Production has grown at a rapid rate starting from the mid- 2000s. Drought occurs frequently, especially in drier parts such as Balaka, and affects maize productivity and production.
Publication - Maize variety options for Africa: Angola(CIMMYT, 2015) Abate, T.; Magorokosho, C.; Tarekegne, A.T.; Setimela, P.; Nginamau, D.; Morais, C.
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