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South African commercial farmers plan to plant 12.37% less maize this season, down to 2.387 million hectares, the lowest in eight years, and white maize area is down more than 18%. The drop reflects drought fears, high fertiliser and fuel costs and low prices, even though carryover stocks are a record 4.3 million tonnes.
Lower plantings raise the risk of a smaller harvest and tighter supply next year, which could lift white maize prices and food inflation in southern Africa.
farmingportal.co.zaNov 1, 2026After 1,465 past bullish weather events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.9%), and +0.9% over 20.
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