All posts tagged "South Africa"
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72Sugar News in EnglishSouth 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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64Sugar News in EnglishSouth 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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105Maize News in EnglishSouth 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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63Maize News in EnglishSouth 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...
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105Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa to import genetically engineered maize from the US
South Africa will import 800,000 tons of genetically modified maize from the U.S. due to a 22% production drop caused by drought,...
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98Maize News in EnglishSouth African Maize Harvest Decline Raises Concerns
South Africa's maize harvest for the 2023/2024 season is projected to decline by 22.6%, with an estimated total yield of 12.72 million...
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81Maize News in EnglishSA to allow GM maize from the US as drought hits crop
South Africa will issue permits for genetically engineered US maize imports due to a 22% production drop caused by drought. The country...
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75Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa Canegrowers welcomes call by DA to scrap the sugar tax
SA Canegrowers has welcomed the DA's call for the repeal of the sugar tax, introduced in 2018, which has negatively impacted the...
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100Maize News in EnglishGlobal competition and local challenges shake South African maize prices
South Africa's maize prices are under pressure due to production challenges, exchange rate fluctuations, and international competition. The summer drought has reduced...
