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  Sugar News in English

  Sugar industry urges swift action on Sugar Master Plan

  The South African Sugar Association (SASA) aims to finalize the second phase of the Sugar Master Plan by October's end, focusing on...

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  Maize News in English

  Climate-smart agriculture breathes new life into NW maize yields

  Research in South Africa’s North West province shows that climate-smart farming boosts maize yields and food security. Techniques like drought-tolerant seeds, mulching,...

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  Maize News in English

  SA to import yellow maize from Brazil amid shortfall

  South Africa is importing yellow maize due to decreased local production and rising prices, which surged 19% from R3,800 in January to...

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  Maize News in English

  Sweet sorghum a sustainable solution to climate crisis

  "Southern African nations grapple with severe drought, prompting Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to declare agricultural emergencies, seeking aid amidst plummeting crop yields....

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  English

  FS farmers expect quite a dip in maize harvests

  Although national estimates show a slight increase in maize harvests for 2023/2024, farmers in the Free State have taken a knock after...

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  Maize farmer sees the light after biotech trials

  Around 20 years ago, plant biotechnology was first introduced in Mzansi. Farmers’ decisions to grow biotech crops or conventional crops are still...