South Africa Archives

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

South 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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Wheat News in English

South 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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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane 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...

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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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Sugar News in English

South Africa : Extend sugar tax moratorium, says SASA

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) reports that the "sugar tax," introduced in 2018, has severely impacted sugarcane farmers and milling companies,...

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Maize News in English

South Africa Maize prices continue to surge with yellow maize at over R5 000 per ton

Maize prices in South Africa have surged, with white maize reaching over R6,300 per ton. A 23% drop in production due to...

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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...