Wheat
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Attractive prices lure Brazilian farmers to corn cultivation, production expected to hit 105m tonnes
BRAZIL — Despite a smaller-than-expected first crop and delayed planting of second, Brazil corn produce is expected to reach a record 105 million tonnes in…
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Nigeria wheat value chain players undertake initiative to bolster the sector
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s wheat value chain players and the government are rallying up support to boost the sector’s performance. According to reports by Nigeria News…
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Morocco lifts import duties on wheat to build up stock following low production
MOROCCO – The Government of Morocco has extended the suspension of import duties on common wheat and products until May 31, 2021 in a bid…
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Tanzanian alcohol makers turn to local sources of raw materials to boost industry
TANZANIA – Leading breweries in Tanzania i.e., Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) and Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) to prioritize sourcing their wheat locally, following an agreement…
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Zimbabwe to produce 200,000 tonnes of winter wheat nearly half of targeted amount
ZIMBABWE – The government of Zimbabwe set an average target of 5.2 tonnes per hectare for the 2020 winter wheat production totalling to 416, 000…