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Scientists Find Why Intercropping of Faba Beans with Maize Increases Yields

Chinese scientists have discovered why an agricultural practice called "intercropping' increases crop yields. The discovery could help farmers cut down the amount of chemical fertiliser they use on their crops, reducing chemical pollution in soils.


An improved method for storing maize, Togo's main cereal crop

Slightly changing the construction methods of traditional maize storage granaries can result in significantly reduced insect infestation and mildew losses for small farmers


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