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Rising demand and drought spur SA maize imports

South Africa is importing white maize for the first time in eight years due to severe drought causing poor harvests and regional...

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Maize News in English

Nigeria’s maize export ban ‘no big deal for Mzansi’

Nigeria’s maize export ban aims to stabilize domestic supplies amid declining production. With output projected at 11 million tonnes for 2023-2024, the...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa Cane growers seek sustainable future and fair policies

SA Canegrowers chairman Higgins Mdluli emphasized the sugar industry’s push for diversification into sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and called for policy alignment...

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Maize News in English

South Africa Farmers demand fair play amid GM maize imports

The import of genetically modified (GM) maize into South Africa has sparked debate. While addressing food security in Southern Africa, stakeholders question...

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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....