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Maize
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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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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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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.
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Malawi’s maize imports from Zambia delayed over payment shortfall
The government has imposed a ban on maize exports to curb further depletion of national stocks.
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Zimbabwe lifts maize import ban but imposes sourcing quota
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen welcomed the lifting of the ban, saying that the move marked a return to sound economic principles in the Southern African region.