But the country may not keep the ban for long, because a shortfall of about 700,000 is expected later in the season

It is probably opportunistic trade for livestock feed

But we must still work to reduce Donald Trump’s 30% tariff and look to and maintain other markets

About half of South Africa’s maize was exported to Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea in the first 13 weeks of the 2025-26 marketing year

American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world

For an agricultural sector that depends on international markets, short-term protectionist measures offer little benefit and erode long-term competitiveness

South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.

The European Union has set out new regulations for citrus exports that will hurt South African citrus growers

South Africa must remain vigilant to prevent outbreaks which are costly to farmers and harm the export market

The country must explore various possibilities in order to remain a net exporter