2010 Maize Yield Forecast

Very good maize yields

The current growing season is expected to give above average maize yield in most countries of the Southern Africa region. Swaziland performs best with yields expected to be +18% relative to the previous 5-year average. Most other countries like Angola (+7%), Lesotho (+3%), Malawi (+3%), Mozambique (+8%), South Africa (+7%), Zambia (+4%) and Zimbabwe (+7%) have good yield prospects. Crop growing conditions were most unfavorable in Namibia, where maize yield is expected to be 4% below average. Botswana has an expected yield in line with the 5-year average, but 8% less than the previous year.

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2010 Sorghum/Millet Yield Forecast

Overall good sorghum and millet yields

Above average sorghum and millet yield is forecasted  for most countries of the Southern Africa region. Swaziland and Mozambique perform best with yields expected to be +15% and +6% relative to the previous 5 year average. Also Zimbabwe (+4%), South Africa (+3%) and Malawi (+3%) have good yield prospects. Below average yields are expected in Lesotho (-2%) and Namibia (-2%). Crop growing conditions were most unfavourable in Botswana, where sorghum/millet yield is expected to be 4% below average.

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