All posts tagged "South Africa"
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57Sugar News in EnglishWhy South Africa cannot afford to further weaken its sugar industry
Foreign-funded groups are pushing for a higher sugar tax in South Africa’s 2026 Budget, despite no clear health benefits. The levy has...
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90Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa to review sugar reference price as imports affect local industry
South Africa’s ITAC has launched a full review of the dollar-based sugar reference price amid pressure from rising low-cost imports. Producers seek...
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94Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa’s corn exports on rise
South Africa’s 2025-26 corn outlook points to oversupply as strong harvests and La Niña-driven rainfall lift production to 16 million tonnes, while...
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92Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa : ITAC announces sugar tariff review process amid diverging industry applications
South Africa has gazetted a review of its sugar import tariff mechanism (DBRP) after conflicting applications from sugar producers seeking higher protection...
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113Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa to revisit sugar-price trigger after import surge
South Africa’s Itac will review the sugar reference price after a surge in imports hurt local producers. Growers seek a hike to...
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140Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa: SA Canegrowers calls on govt to scrap sugar tax as imports surge
SA Canegrowers urges government to scrap the sugar tax, warning subsidised imports are displacing local sugar and threatening over one million livelihoods....
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213Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa : Maize price plunge sets stage for consumer relief, but farmers feel the pinch
Maize prices in South Africa have fallen 40–50% year on year due to record global supply and a strong local harvest. While...
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168Wheat News in EnglishSouth Africa : Consumers reap rewards, farmers lose big as wheat prices hit low levels
South Africa’s 2025–26 winter wheat harvest is nearly complete, with 1.58 million tonnes delivered—79% of the expected 1.99 million tonnes. Output is...
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216Wheat News in EnglishSouth Africa : Ample wheat supplies bode well for consumers, but farmers hit by lower prices
South Africa’s 2025/26 wheat harvest is progressing well, with 1.33 million tonnes delivered so far, about 65% of expected output. Total production...
