Zambia Lifts Maize Export Ban to Boost Farmer Incomes
The Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has announced the lifting of the country’s maize and mealie meal export ban, in a move aimed at improving market access and increasing incomes for
Middle East Conflict Risks Disrupting South Africa’s Agricultural Exports
South Africa’s agricultural export sector, a critical pillar of the country’s economy, faces growing uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global trade routes and market
South Africa’s Maize Exports Slow as Global Supply Weighs on Demand
South Africa’s maize exports remain weak as the 2025/26 marketing year approaches its close in April 2026, raising concerns that the country may fall short of its projected seasonal export
Kenya Issues 30-Day Ultimatum to Maize Hoarders as Government Moves to Safeguard Food Security
By Brandon Moss The Government of Kenya has issued a 30-day ultimatum to traders and individuals hoarding maize stocks, warning that failure to release supplies to the market will trigger
South Africa Raises Maize Export Forecast
By Wandile Sihlobo From the outset of the 2024–25 season, it was clear that South Africa would remain a net exporter of maize, with early indicators pointing to a strong
Zambia’s Maize Export Policy — A Model for Agribusiness-Led Growth
Zambia’s Cabinet has approved the export of 501,620 metric tonnes of surplus maize and mealie meal, following a bumper harvest of 3.7 million tonnes. With domestic needs pegged at 3.5
Climate Threat to Africa’s Food Exports May Empty EU Shelves
Climate change and biodiversity loss are crippling agricultural production in Africa, a key exporter of staples such as cocoa, coffee, and maize, putting Europe’s food supply at risk. According to…
South African farmers provide maize supplies to Zimbabwe in times of need
Whenever I see challenges within South Africa’s agriculture, Zimbabwe is the other country I think of as their challenges are often worse. Notably, South Africa typically has to shoulder Zimbabwe
South Africa’s maize export activity so far
While South Africa’s maize production is down 23% from the last season because of the tough mid-summer drought to an expected harvest of 12,72 million tonnes, we continue to export
South Africa’s maize export activity remains encouraging
While South Africa’s maize production is down 22% from the last season because of the tough mid-summer drought to an expected harvest of 12,8 million tonnes, we continue to export