SA set for bumper maize crop in 2021
The 15.9-million tonnes forecast will cater for the 11.4-million of local consumption, leaving a significant amount for export
25 March 2021 - 19:56
SA is set for yet another bumper maize harvest, with preliminary estimates putting the size of the commercial maize crop for 2021 at 15.9-million tonnes, which is more than enough to satisfy the local demand.
Local consumption per year is 11.4-million tonnes, leaving the balance for export, mostly to other African states...
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