Maize weevils. These are similar in ... Maize weevils are 1/8th inch larger than rice weevils, and their grain of choice is corn, though they also eat rice and wheat. Granary weevils.

He says that maize is mature for harvest when a black layer develops at the base of grains. “If you want to harvest it green and fresh, it is better to do that when the silk turns brown.

SHAMVA — Last season, Mollene Kachambwa lost 20% of the five tonnes of maize the family harvested to weevils and fungi. This season, weevils and fungi have to find a new host. Kachambwa, who is ...

Maize meal is often more affordable and accessible than other grains or cereal products, making it a staple food for many households, especially in regions where maize is a primary crop.

Many maize farmers in sub-Saharan Africa sell their crop at harvest, often because they need funds to pay expenses. Development agencies often support or sponsor harvest-time loans that encourage ...