Maize

The government has imposed a ban on maize exports to curb further depletion of national stocks.

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.

The rebound in production comes amid significant government investment in the agricultural sector for the current season.

Nigeria, South Africa, and Guinea are the dominant consumers and producers, accounting for over three-quarters of the market.

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