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South Africa enjoying record corn crop

South Africa is forecast to harvest a record 17.9 million tonnes of corn in 2025–26, strengthening regional food security and export capacity....

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Maize News in English

South Africa on track to deliver record maize harvest despite delayed season

Persistent rainfall delayed South Africa's maize planting and harvest by up to six weeks, with only 6.4 million tonnes delivered by mid-July...

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Maize News in English

Far East buyers drive demand for South Africa’s maize as exports gather pace

Strong demand from Vietnam and South Korea is supporting South Africa’s maize exports as the country harvests a record 17.3 million tonnes...

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Sugar News in English

Ukraine emerges as EU’s third-largest sugar supplier in 2025/26 marketing year

Ukraine became the EU’s third-largest sugar supplier during the first eight months of 2025/26, accounting for 11% of imports. The EU imported...

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Maize News in English

South Africa’s 2026 maize harvest seen 3.6% higher than last year

South Africa’s 2025/26 maize harvest is forecast at 17.255 million tonnes, up 3.6% from the previous season and above May’s estimate. The...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa : R1.5bn lost to cheap sugar imports

South Africa’s sugar industry is urging stronger protection against rising cheap sugar imports, which caused an estimated R1.5 billion loss. Following the...

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Wheat News in English

Grain SA calls out 5 missed facts in ITAC wheat tariff decision

Grain SA criticised South Africa’s decision to retain the wheat reference price at US$279/ton without introducing an automatic tariff trigger. The organisation...

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Maize News in English

Record maize harvest brings back Asian buyers as South Africa eyes export surge

South Africa’s record 17.1 million-tonne maize harvest is boosting export prospects, with demand returning from South Korea and Vietnam. Exports are projected...