It is being suggested that most of South Africa’s possible 3 MMT of maize exports this year will be used in East Africa, although some countries there will restrict entry as they are mainly GM. A new report has named four potential target destinations for the maize if it cannot all be sold in that region. Regional Updates MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS Comments in Russia indicate that as much as 500,000 MT of wheat from the government’s grain stockpiles could be earmarked for Syria. However, there has not been any suggestion that this would be a donation like the 50,000 MT sent there earlier in 2017.To help Egyptians deal with the very high inflation levels, the government has announced discounted income tax rates, bonuses for state...

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