All posts tagged "South Africa"
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32Maize News in EnglishBionema’s RootVita SP Increases Maize Head Size by 50% in South African Field Trials
A South African field trial of RootVita SP, Bionema Group’s biostimulant, increased maize head size by 50%. The product enhances root development,...
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42Rice News in EnglishThailand says to sign deal to sell South Africa 300,000 tons of rice
Thailand will sign a deal next month to sell South Africa 300,000 metric tons of rice worth 5.25 billion baht ($156 million),...
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56Sugar News in EnglishSouth African sugar industry unveils bold diversification plans amid crippling sugar tax crisis
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) announced plans for product diversification as part of the Sugarcane Value Chain Masterplan 2030 to ensure...
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41Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa Faces Sharp Decline in Maize Production
South Africa's maize production dropped by 21.8% in the 2023/2024 season, totaling 12.85 million metric tons, down from 16.43 million metric tons...
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119Maize News in EnglishImport ban on South African maize and palm products lifted
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has lifted the ban on importing maize, maize products, palm, and palm products...
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64Maize News in EnglishRising 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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65Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa receives first shipment of imported white maize since 2017
South Africa has begun importing white maize for the first time since 2017 due to poor crops and high exports to Zimbabwe....
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64Wheat News in EnglishSouth Africa’s Wheat Harvest Dips by 5.6% in 2024
The Crop Estimates Committee in South Africa announced a forecasted 5.6% decrease in the country's wheat harvest for 2024 compared to the...
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56Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen
South Africa overlooks bioenergy from sugarcane trash despite being a major sugar producer. Burning sugarcane waste emits significant greenhouse gases, while converting...
