However, Dr Ajanja said development of the new maize seed varieties will not be a panacea ... He said overplanting one type of crop, also known as monoculture, depletes soil nutrients, turning ...

and for the introduction of maize varieties from Central America in the hope that resistant types might be found in an area where the disease is endemic.

Agriculture Executive Dr Davis Mwangoma said the maize varieties are high yielding, drought tolerant and offer a high level of tolerance to diseases. Dr Mwangoma said this may also improve food ...