Boost in South Africa's promising grain harvest brings hope to country’s farmers

Yogashen Pillay

Farming associations across South Africa are celebrating optimistic forecasts from the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC), projecting the nation’s harvest at a significant 17.2 million tonnes, marking an 11% increase from the previous season. This upward trend is stirring hope among farmers who endured challenging conditions last year. The anticipated commercial maize crop is forecasted at 13 911 150 tons, representing an increase of 8.26%, or 1 061 150 tons, compared to last season’s yield of 12 850 000 tons. In addition, the CEC revised its estimate for sunflower seed—a staple in South African agriculture—indicating that 555 700 hectares have been planted, which is 5.05% (or 26 700 hectares) more than the previous year. The sunflower seed production forecast stands at 720 050 tons, showcasing a robust growth of 13.93%, or…

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Star South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-18

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