2010-08-25 | permalink
Maize farmers are facing difficult production decisions for the coming season. Due to overproduction and a low maize price, the country could lose up to 30% of its maize farmers. Solidarity has become increasingly aware of a looming crisis among South African maize farmers. Indications are that this crisis will reach a peak by the middle of 2011.
2010-08-25 | permalink
Maize farmers are facing difficult production decisions for the coming season. Due to overproduction and a low maize price, the country could lose up to 30% of its maize farmers. Solidarity has become increasingly aware of a looming crisis among South African maize farmers. Indications are that this crisis will reach a peak by the middle of 2011.
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