Maize
latest news & developments
Namibia’s green schemes are failing, and a parliamentary inquiry blames the system
The country has 11 such schemes, together representing one of the most ambitious agricultural investments in southern Africa
What Zimbabwe’s maize import ban means for SA farmers and exporters
But the country may not keep the ban for long, because a shortfall of about 700,000 is expected later in the season
Why is SA importing yellow maize at a time of abundant domestic harvest?
It is probably opportunistic trade for livestock feed
The Far East countries are buying SA’s maize again
About half of South Africa’s maize was exported to Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea in the first 13 weeks of the 2025-26 marketing year
Zambia maize production bounces back
The country could return to being a net exporter of maize and the domestic prices to moderate, easing the general food price inflation
South Africa expects an ample grain harvest this year
The recovery of crops bodes well for consumers as prices should come down
South African agriculture on sound footing, despite Trump tariffs
We do need to focus on the tariffs but we should not ignore other essential interventions for the long-term growth of local agriculture
Reasons for optimism about farm harvest prospects In South Africa
Estimates for maize and oilseeds are up, boosting predictions of a recovery year in agriculture
Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock
While the recent rains caused damage to infrastructure and in communities, it does more good than bad in agriculture
What to make of the recent major decline in South Africa’s maize prices?
Optimism about the season ahead and favourable rainfall forecasts through March are the key drivers of the market’s price decline
Does South Africa really need to import maize from the US?
A report by the US agriculture department raised this possibility, but South Africa’s maize harvest is well above the annual needs
Farmers likely to plant more grain and oilseed in 2024-25 season
Slightly high prices and lower input costs, as well as the prospect of good rain will probably driving this
La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa
The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry
South Africa’s maize production prospects lowered again
The effects of the mid-summer drought are being felt but the country’s needs should be met with some over for export
SA’s agricultural export growth cools slightly in second quarter of 2024
Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports