• Ukraine: Rising maize production and export areas; exports to India up, but China's down due to fluctuating stocks.
• Zambia: Drought cuts maize harvest to lowest since 2008; imports allowed, local prices up 18%.
• Brazil: Mixed outlook; drought impacts Caarap yields, but safrinha harvest in Mato Grosso advances. Exports facing tough competition.
• USDA: Lowered maize and soybean estimates for 2024-2025; ending stocks expected to be slightly higher.
• Argentina: Maize area expands to 2M hectares; pests hinder yield. New export route to China opens, driven by demand for animal feed.

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