voluntary report public distribution date 5 4 2006 gain number sf6016 south africa republic of grain and feed monthly update approved by scott reynolds us embassy prepared herman germishuis highlights the corn crop planted in 2005 is currently estimated at 6 2 million tons compared to 11 7 ton 2004 decrease production result a 38 reduction total area an effort balance supply demand due old carry over about 3 end april smaller should be able domestic immediate neighboring country needs although yellow will have imported satisfy includes psd changes yes trade matrix no unscheduled pretoria sf1 sf summary african commercial farmers cut 44 from 8 ha 1 as expected decline 47 45 9 after slow start
