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South Africa : UP and CSIR pioneer maps for maize farmers to enable precision weeding

University of Pretoria researchers, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, have created precision agriculture maps for smallholder maize...

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Maize News in English

Maize imports stood at 5 700 tonnes in September

South Africa's maize production is projected to decline by 22% to 12.8 million metric tonnes due to mid-summer drought, yet the country...

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Rice News in English

India’s easing of rice exports welcomed in South Africa

South African importers have welcomed India's decision to ease restrictions on rice exports. The Indian government recently lifted the ban on non-basmati...

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Maize News in English

South Africa : Maize Harvest Falls Below 13m Tons For The First Time In 5 Years

The 2023/24 maize harvest estimate has been downgraded to 12.80 million tons due to El Niño effects, a 22% decline from last...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa: Sugarcane farmers appeal for sugar tax repeal or moratorium on increases until 2030

Two South African sugarcane farming associations, SA Canegrowers and Safda, expressed concern over potential increases to the Health Promotion Levy (sugar tax),...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa : Sugar industry wants delay on increasing tax crippling the sector

South Africa's sugar sector is urging the government to extend the moratorium on increasing the health promotion tax until 2030. The tax,...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa: Sugar industry moving to sugarcane-based industry, says SASA

The South African Sugar Association (SASA) is shifting from a sugar-only industry to a sugarcane-based one, focusing on diversification. Renewable energy opportunities...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

South Africa’s Green Hydrogen Projects Attract R800 Billion In Investments By 2024

South Africa's Green Hydrogen National Programme (GHNP) has attracted over R800 billion in investments since 2022, with 20% reaching the bankable feasibility...