El Niño strengthens to 'very strong' with ONI at 2.2°C, raising maize price concerns in South Africa

The Oceanic Niño Index reached 2.2°C in the latest August reading, placing the current El Niño in the 'very strong' category, above the 2015-16 super El Niño's ~1.7°C at the same point. A report examines how the event could affect South Africa's maize prices.

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