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South Africa’s 2026 maize harvest seen nearly 1% lower than last year

South Africa’s maize harvest for 2025/26 is projected at 16.51 million tonnes, slightly down by about 1% from the previous season, according...

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Wheat News in English

South Africa lowers floating wheat import tariff amid rising global prices

South Africa has cut its wheat import tariff by about 75% to around $9 per tonne after global prices increased, according to...

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Wheat News in English

South Africa lowers floating wheat import tariff amid rising global prices

South Africa has cut its wheat import tariff by about 75% to around $9 per tonne after global prices rose, according to...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa urged to halt sugar imports from Brazil amid industry crisis

South African Canegrowers has urged the government to halt rising sugar imports, particularly from Brazil, warning that the surge is harming the...

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Wheat News in English

South Africa : Grain industry warns value chain inefficiencies could disrupt exports

South Africa’s grain traders met Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen to address value-chain inefficiencies and prepare for exporting potential crop surpluses. Industry leaders...

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Maize News in English

South African maize harvest seen slightly lower in 2025/26 crop season

South Africa maize output for 2025/26 is forecast at 16.13 MMT, slightly below last year due to uneven yields. Despite the decline,...

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Sugar News in English

SA Canegrowers calls for sugar tax to be scrapped as imports threaten local industry

South Africa’s sugar growers, represented by SA Canegrowers, urge the government to scrap the sugar tax as subsidised imports surge and domestic...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa: SASA urges higher dollar-based reference price as sugar imports surge

The South African Sugar Association says 163,000 tonnes of sugar imports this season—up 155% year-on-year—have cost the industry R1.3 billion. SASA has...