All posts tagged "South Africa"
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133Maize News in EnglishBan on maize seed imports from South Africa lifted
Namibia has lifted its temporary ban on maize seed imports from South Africa, originally imposed due to concerns over Goss’s Wilt. The...
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649Sugar News in EnglishSouth African sugar growers urge action against unfair trade practices impacting industry
SA Canegrowers chair Higgins Mdluli, re-elected last week, reiterated concerns over the threat of cheap, subsidised sugar imports. He warned that for...
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259Sugar News in English
South African sugar growers urge action against unfair trade practices impacting industry
SA Canegrowers has raised fresh concerns over unfair global trade practices threatening South Africa’s sugar industry. Chairman Higgins Mdluli warned that heavily...
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131Rice News in EnglishTaiwan’s Kaohsiung 147 rice exported to South Africa
Over 5,400 packages of Kaohsiung 147 rice have been exported to South Africa, marking Taiwan’s first rice shipment to the region. Grown...
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272Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa : Agricultural exports soar, jobs recover slightly
South Africa’s agriculture sector grew impressively in Q1 2025, with exports rising 10% year-on-year to US\$3.36 billion. Employment in primary agriculture also...
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275Sugar News in EnglishBUDGET: South Africa canegrowers welcomes no increase in sugar tax
SA Canegrowers welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision not to raise the sugar tax, citing its harmful impact. Introduced in 2018, the...
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309Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa : Government eyes sugar sector exemption to boost local supply
South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has proposed draft regulations granting a block exemption to the sugar industry. This would...
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368Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa : Soy, maize imports surge due to regional drought
South Africa, typically a white maize exporter, is set to import 140,000 tonnes in 2025 due to a 29.3% production drop from...
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394Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa : Experts sounding the alarm about excessive sugar intake
South Africans consume far more sugar than WHO guidelines recommend, fueling obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Experts warn that hidden sugars in...
