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Maize
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South Africa’s 2025-26 corn crop outlook signals oversupply, higher exports
Favorable La Niña weather conditions in South Africa brought normal to above-normal rainfall during the corn planting period during October to December, leading to projected production of 16 million tonnes.
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Kenya sets 30-day ultimatum for maize hoarders as government moves to safeguard food security
Only 186,000 bags have been delivered so far, a shortfall the CS attributed to hoarding
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Zimbabwe exceeds maize planting target for 2025–2026 summer season
The larger maize area signals the potential for improved raw material supply in 2026, which could ease pressure on millers and feed manufacturers.
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Kenya raises maize buying price to KES 4000 as market tightens
The revised price is higher than what most farmers received during the last harvest.
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Bangladesh receives first US corn shipment in eight years as feed demand rises
In a recent report, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture noted the potential for US corn sales in Bangladesh due to price competitiveness in marketing year 2025-26.