Milling & Grains – COMMODITY & TRADE UPDATES
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South Africa reaps record 21.6MT summer harvest as 2026/27 outlook dims
South Africa’s summer grain producers have closed out the 2025-26 season with a record crop, but analysts and industry groups are already warning that the next season will bring tighter margins and drier weather.
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Ghana targets 100,000Ha for oil palm expansion
The government has renewed its focus on Ghana’s oil palm industry, with the planned expansion forming part of efforts to increase farm output and strengthen local processing.
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Egypt procures 4.7M tons of wheat harvest
Egypt’s domestic wheat procurement rose nearly 20% from last year, but the government said it surpassed its target after adding durum wheat and seed stocks.
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Zimbabwe targets 1.5 million tonnes of grain storage by 2030
The government plans to expand grain reserves, build solar-powered storage facilities and raise maize production as it prepares for climate-related food supply risks.
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Russia expands agricultural sales across Africa as exports rise 35%
Russia increased its agricultural exports to Africa sharply in the first half of 2026, with wheat accounting for more than 90% of shipments to the continent.