Maize News in English Archives - Page 5 of 216

Indonesia plans to use corn for large-scale bioethanol production

Indonesia plans regional bioethanol production hubs using sugarcane, cassava and corn, with the Agriculture Ministry working across 44 districts to identify suitable...

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Looming El Niño threatens to shatter SA’s summer harvest triumph

South Africa faces a challenging 2026–27 summer grain season as strengthening El Niño conditions threaten drier, warmer weather. Despite ample stocks and...

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Global corn deficit could be the largest in more than 30 years

Global corn consumption could exceed production by nearly 30 million tonnes in 2026/27, the largest deficit in over three decades. Lower output...

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Zimbabwe reopens door to private maize imports

Zimbabwe has reversed its grain import-substitution policy, allowing private-sector maize imports as 2026/27 cereal production is forecast to fall 42% to 1.6...

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Logistics constraints will limit Ukrainian corn exports to the EU

Ukrainian corn trade to the EU is expected to remain limited through 2026 due to railcar shortages and restricted Ukrainian transshipment capacity....

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Livestock feed industry seeks maize supply protection amid rising ethanol demand

Livestock feed manufacturers seek priority maize allocation as lower acreage, weak rainfall and El Niño risks tighten supplies. Rising ethanol demand could...

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Brazil to harvest record soybean and corn crops — Conab

Brazil’s 2025/26 agricultural production is forecast at 361.7 million tonnes, up 2.6% year-on-year, led by record soybean output of 180.4 million tonnes....

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‘Poor storage costs Pakistan on maize exports’

Pakistan’s non-GMO maize is being sold 10–15% below international benchmarks due to poor drying, storage and handling. LDC has opened a 40,000-tonne...