Senwes Scenario December 2016 / January 2017 | Page 41

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Graph 1. The R/$ exhange rate movement.

Graph 2. The difference between planting intentions and final planting estimate
of white maize (NCEC).

Graph 3. The difference between planting intentions and final planting estimate:
yellow maize (NCEC).

maize compared to the previous
season, namely a 43,4% increase
in the area to be planted. The
higher white maize price means
that the primary white maize
producing area should plant this
season.
The next graph indicates the
calculated difference between the
calculated planting intentions

and the final planting estimate of
the NCEC with regards to white
maize. During earlier years planting estimates were done in August
and in November. At present it is
done in October only. It