South Africa Archives

South Africa Canegrowers CEO warns of economic impact from US sugar tariffs

SA Canegrowers CEO Dr Thomas Funke warned that US sugar tariffs threaten South Africa’s sugar industry and rural livelihoods. Despite a temporary...

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Maize News in English

SA’s 2025 maize harvest expected to be 13% higher than last year

South Africa's Crop Estimates Committee forecasts a 13% increase in the 2024/2025 maize harvest, projecting 14.56 million metric tons, up from 12.85...

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Wheat News in English

Ethiopia’s Wheat Miracle Faces Scrutiny Amid Discrepancies in Production Figures

Ethiopia, under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s agricultural modernization program, claimed wheat self-sufficiency and even a surplus in 2023. However, The Economist's analysis...

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Rice News in English

NAFDAC Shuts Food Stores Over Illegal Re–bagging Of Rice In Ekiti

NAFDAC has shut down three major raw food stores in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, over illegal re-bagging of rice. The stores were found...

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Maize News in English

Africa dragging growth in global food production despite vast potential – WB Report

A World Bank study reveals that Sub-Saharan Africa’s contribution to global food yield growth remains minimal, despite its vast arable land potential....

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Maize News in English

SA’s white maize production expected to be 22% higher, but yellow maize output expected to fall

White maize production is predicted to be up this season, and yellow maize is forecast as down. But overall, the outlook bodes...

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Maize News in English

South Africa: Improvement in maize production expected due to excellent rains

Agricultural analysts anticipate a rebound in South Africa’s maize production due to excellent summer rains. The Crop Estimates Committee forecasts an 8.26%...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa Government pledges support for small-scale sugarcane farmers

South Africa’s Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, pledged support for 24,000 black small-scale sugarcane farmers. SA Canegrowers welcomed the commitment, highlighting Sasa’s R1.09...