Southern Africa Food Security: Zambia is set for its biggest maize harvest on record, with USDA estimating 2025-26 output at about 4.9 million tonnes—up 28%—leaving roughly 2 million tonnes surplus to support the region as El Niño-linked dryness looms. Regional Integration & Agriculture: At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged leaders to speed up integration and turn commitments into trade, investment and industrialisation, with agriculture and value chains front and centre. Trade Rules for Citrus: After nearly a decade of talks, India approved additional fruit-fly cold-treatment options for South African citrus exports, a boost for growers aiming to expand beyond Europe. Farm Input Cost Relief (SA): South Africa’s ITAC has waived tyre import duties via a temporary rebate for certain agricultural and forestry vehicle tyres, aiming to cut costs for farmers and reduce pressure on local prices. Poultry Protection Review (SA): ITAC is running a sunset review of anti-dumping duties on frozen bone-in chicken from Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, as the poultry industry argues renewed dumping could hurt local producers. Livestock Pressure from Imports (Philippines): Imported pork is flooding North Cotabato supermarkets and malls, undercutting local hog vendors and shrinking sales, highlighting how import policy can quickly reshape meat markets.