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Cameroon’s maize sector grapples with rising demand, imports
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.
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Roff launches redesigned 2026 R-40 maize mill for African processors
The 2026 model incorporates a 30% smaller footprint supported by gravity conveying to reduce energy consumption and ease day-to-day maintenance.
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South Africa steps up vigilance as Goss’s Wilt threatens maize industry
Experts urge farmers to prioritise strategies that limit disease spread, including crop rotation with non-host crops such as soya bean and small grains.
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Kenya faces questions over US$31M maize flour subsidy spent without parliamentary approval
The funds, which had been placed under the Department’s recurrent budget, were used to pay maize flour millers.
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Ukraine’s corn market faces mounting delays as logistics deteriorate, pushing prices upward: Platts
Logistical costs have surged dramatically, with traders reporting that transport costs have jumped by US$15–US$20, nearly doubling compared to earlier in the season.