Global Perspectives In the last week of January 2021, the United State (US) maize export sales reached record levels, with 7.43Mt sold and China purchasing about 5.86Mt. Grains and Oilseeds.

Farming practices get entrenched in an operation, as farmers simply build on what was done by their fathers, grandfathers and beyond. Changing those practices and ways of thinking can be a big first step to a new beginning.

The situation in the global papaya market is quite stable at the moment. In many European countries, the demand for the fruit is lagging somewhat, but its popularity is growing little by little.

South Africa produces millions of tonnes of fruit each year that are exported, consumed locally, or processed into value-added products such as juice, canned fruit or wine

One vital task in South Africa's quest to improve its poultry industry is booting soybean production, which is a crucial ingredient in poultry feed. Evidence shows that roughly 50-70% of broiler production costs in South Africa are attributed to the feed, 70–80% of which comes from maize and soybean costs.

The global onion market is stable at the moment. Last year's harvest was good in Europe and North America, but disappointing in India and China.