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South Africa's white and yellow maize futures have dropped to their lowest levels in four years, driven by a stronger rand, global oversupply, and La Niña rains. This decline is expected to ease food inflation and reduce feed costs for livestock farmers, though it poses challenges for grain producers.
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A novel grafting method could allow gene editing in plants like cocoa, coffee, and avocados that are currently hard to modify. Researchers have demonstrated that engineering rootstocks to produce CRISPR components can edit shoots from non-modified plants. This approach promises broader application of precise genetic improvements for agriculture.