Maize
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SABIL discharges first corn vessel for private sector, marks milestone in Saudi grain sector transformation
The move marks a significant shift for SABIL, which has traditionally focused on supporting government-led grain operations
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USGC delivers first CSAP-certified corn fermented protein shipment to UAE
The shipment follows a commercial agreement finalized during Export Exchange 2023 in Austin, Texas, and further reinforced during the 2024-25 Corn Quality Rollout held in Istanbul
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Zimbabwe’s corn output to hit 1.3M tonnes in 2025/26 amid better weather
Despite the production gains, Zimbabwe is expected to remain a net importer of corn. Imports are projected to decline to 1 million tonnes in 2025/26, down 300,000 tonnes
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Kenya rolls out national elimination strategy for aflatoxins
Kenya’s high reliance on maize, a staple that is highly susceptible to aflatoxins, has worsened the problem, with detection and surveillance mechanisms remaining only marginally effective
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Northern Uganda launches maize producers, traders bylaw to boost quality and market access
This initiative aims to enhance the quality, safety, and competitiveness of maize production, a staple crop critical to the region’s food security and economic development.