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Maize price

‘SA could see R7bn cash injection from maize exports’

By Ilze-Marie Le Roux

Agbiz's Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa has been forced to import maize for the past two financial years.

  • Picture: AFP.

    Good rain spells better maize output - Agri SA

    The price of maize meal is expected to drop drastically in about five months’ time if the rain continues into winter.

    1515 days ago
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    Food prices continue to rise above inflation, says NAMC

    On average, maize meal now costs 40% more than it did a year ago, while the price of oranges has increased by more than 70%.

    1539 days ago
  • FILE: Maize. Picture: AFP.

    Benefits of falling maize price 'will take time' to reach consumers

    Recent rainfall suggests the country could possibly harvest more than double the amount of maize in the upcoming season.

    1563 days ago
  • FILE: A woman harvests maize. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Economist hopes rain will help SA become maize exporter again

    Due to the drought, the country has been forced to import maize. But rain has brought relief to many maize farmers.

    1564 days ago
  • Maize. Picture: AFP.

    SA maize farmers expected to plant 35% more than last season

    South Africa’s Crop Estimates Committee is expected to forecast the planted area at 2.62 million hectares.

    1612 days ago
  • Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Rand tumble blamed for spike in maize price

    The currency slipped against the dollar following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.

    1621 days ago
  • A picture taken in May 2014 shows cultivation of genetically modified maize (GMO) in greenhouse Biogemma in Chappes, central France. Picture: AFP.

    Monsanto SA puts in bid to conduct trial of genetically modified maize

    Monsanto South Africa’s Technology Development head Andrew Bennett allays concerns regarding a trial on genetically modified maize.

    1794 days ago
  • Extreme heat and dry conditions in corn-producing regions could ruin a quarter of South Africa’s output this year.Picture: AFP

    SA's 2015 maize output falls to lowest in 8 years

    The government has estimated as much as six million tonnes of maize may need to be imported.

    1897 days ago
  • FILE: Farmers in Reddersburg, Free State were unable to plant any maize this season because of the drought.  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    In southern Africa, an illusion built on aid heralds hope & hunger

    Droughts have hit the maize crop in some parts of the Southern African countries, with dire economic costs.

    1902 days ago
  • Farmers in the Free State are losing hundreds of animals because of the drought. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    'SA must admit national drought crisis to help farmers'

    GrainSA says the country needs to acknowledge a national drought as farmers are starting to capitulate.

    1905 days ago
  • A farmer in the Free State stands next to a carcas of a cow that was lost in the drought.  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Free State farmers hit hard by #SAdrought

    With SA experiencing its worst drought in decades, EWN visits one of the worst hit areas in the Free State to investigate the full impact the drought is having on the community, as well as the country.

    1908 days ago
  • Farmers in Reddersburg, Free State were unable to plant any maize this season because of the drought. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    ‘Little respite seen from SA's hot, dry summer’

    South African maize prices have raced to record highs because of the drought.

    1910 days ago
  • FILE. AgriSA says the current situation is largely due to a market demand that has been exacerbated by the current drought. Picture: Freeimages.com

    SADrought: AgriSA to focus on food security & affordability

    AgriSA says the current situation is largely due to a market demand exacerbated by the current drought.

    1920 days ago
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    AgriSA denies 'collusion' is behind skyrocketing maize prices

    AgriSA's Omri van Zyl says production is currently under serious threat due to the devastating drought.

    1920 days ago
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    Cosatu calls for probe into increasing maize price

    Cosatu says traders are manipulating the price of maize, which has a huge impact on poor communities.

    1921 days ago
  • Maize. Picture: AFP.

    Maize shortage: ‘We're in a crisis’

    Senior Economist at GrainSA Wandile Sihlobo spoke to 702 host John Robbie about how the worst drought in more than a century is set to affect food & meat prices.

    1921 days ago
  • FILE. Grain SA has warned that only 50 percent of the land ordinarily used for maize cultivation in South Africa has been utilised due to the worst drought in decades. Picture: AFP

    #SADrought: Only 50% of land used for maize being utilised

    Grain SA says it's now too late for heavy rains to improve the situation due to the worst drought in decades.

    1921 days ago
  • Maize. Picture: AFP.

    SA may import 5 million tonnes of maize in 2016

    The prevailing drought has hit maize production in South Africa, usually a net exporter of the grain.

    1925 days ago
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