AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Nigeria expects lower wheat, rice, corn production in 2026/27 as costs bites
The expected declines could increase pressure on grain supply chains serving the country’s food manufacturing, milling and livestock feed industries.
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South Africa’s 2026/27 wheat imports may increase as harvest falls
The second production forecast for winter crops put the overall winter crop at 2.67 million tonnes, up 2% from the previous season, but the wheat component remains under pressure due to reduced plantings and dry conditions in key growing areas.
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Innocent Konan appointed MD of Bayer in West and Central Africa
Konan will oversee Bayer’s activities across markets where farmers seek improved access to seeds, crop-protection products, and technical support.
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Mondelēz International appoints Vijay Ameta as MD for Central and East Africa
Vijay will lead the company’s commercial strategy and drive growth across Central and East Africa.
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Kazakhstan eyes Malawi as first wheat market in Sub-Saharan Africa
Malawi is considering importing Kazakh wheat, a move that could give Kazakhstan its first recorded wheat market in sub-Saharan Africa after years of sales concentrated in North Africa.