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Maize vs time: The race to feed SA
The planting season started with predictions of a record crop but the weather had other plans
A black farmer pleads with parliament to leave the constitution alone
Land ever after: Ramodisa Monaisa pleaded for the Constitution to remain as it is
When duty calls the state must separate the wheat from the chaff
In calculating the risk involved in crop planting, farmers need a predictable trade policy that will be implemented.
SA to export maize to China
Talks between the South African and Chinese governments have concluded and the plan awaits political signing before first exports to China can begin.
SA imports yellow maize for first time in two years
South Africa, Africa's biggest maize producer, has had to import yellow maize for the first time since April 2012 as stocks remain tight.
Torrential rains knock SA economy
Weeks of rain in the north and east of the country will have an impact on infrastructure spend, construction revenues and even maize harvesting.
White maize reaches a record high as stocks shrink
Fears over supply shortages has seen white maize prices climb to the highest levels since it had begun trading on the futures excahnge in 1996.
SA white maize rises to 17-year high on supply concern
Tight supply aggravated by drought in the North West is causing local maize prices to rise to import parity.
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
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