Maize

With annual domestic consumption estimated at around 12 million tonnes, the current harvest places South Africa firmly in surplus.

The addition of an alternative brand could lead to price competition and potentially improved access to maize meal

With an average yield of 1.8 tonnes per hectare in 2023, Cameroon remains far from the global standard of 5.9 tonnes per hectare.

The 2026 model incorporates a 30% smaller footprint supported by gravity conveying to reduce energy consumption and ease day-to-day maintenance.

Experts urge farmers to prioritise strategies that limit disease spread, including crop rotation with non-host crops such as soya bean and small grains.