SA poised for record 17 million tons maize harvest, raising hopes for agricultural sector
Story by Yogashen Pillay
South Africa is on track to produce its largest maize harvest on record, according to the latest report from the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC), with economists and agricultural experts saying the bumper crop could help ease pressure on food prices and livestock feed costs.
The CEC’s latest production forecast places the expected commercial maize crop at 17.064 million tons, representing an increase of 228,940 tons or 1.36% from the previous estimate of 16.835 million tons.
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SA poised for record 17 million tons maize harvest
