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South Africa expects lowest wheat crop in eight years due to drought and reduced plantings

South Africa’s 2026/27 winter wheat production is forecast at 1.8 million tonnes, down 8% year-on-year and the lowest in eight years. Reduced...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa: Sugar tariff hike offers relief; industry says more is needed

South Africa raised its sugar dollar-based reference price (DBRP) from US$680/t to US$785/t effective August 28, lifting the customs duty 44% to...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa moves to raise sugar duty reference price amid rising imports

South Africa is increasing its dollar-based reference price (DBRP) for imported sugar from $680 to $785 per tonne to protect local producers...

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Wheat News in English

South Africa’s wheat harvest under threat from lack of rain

Severe rainfall shortages in South Africa’s Swartland wheat region threaten further harvest losses, with rainfall 79% below the 10-year average. Farmers estimate...

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Maize News in English

South Africa’s 2026 maize harvest seen 4.5% higher than last year

South Africa’s maize harvest is projected to rise 4.5% to 17.4 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season, according to the Crop Estimates...

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Maize News in English

South Africa harvests record corn crop, strengthens position as a key African exporter

South Africa is set to harvest a record 17.9 million tonnes of corn in 2025/26, supporting strong exports despite rising production costs....

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Sugar News in English

Sugar imports crush SA growers as sales plunge 45,000 tonnes

South Africa’s sugar industry has urged the government to urgently revise its import tariff mechanism after 2026 sugar imports nearly doubled year-on-year,...