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Maize
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Ghana’s Volta region eyes top spot in maize production
This initiative aims to exploit the region’s potential to become a major maize producer.
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Kenyan court suspends approval of GM maize, cites risks to soil health
The petitioners argued that the introduction of GMO maize poses risks to indigenous maize varieties.
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South Africa maintains stable maize supply amid regional shortages – analyst
South Africa’s maize output for the 2023-24 production season stands at approximately 13.34 million tonnes, down 26% for white maize and 12% for yellow maize.
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Türkiye introduces 1 million-ton corn import quota to stabilize supply, prices
During this period, a reduced customs duty of 5% will apply to corn imports, with individual shipments capped at 8,000 tons.
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Senegal boosts local maize sector with 5,000-ton purchase deal to cut imports
The renewed focus on local maize production stems from the government’s intent to reduce reliance on imports from countries like Argentina and Brazil.