In a sharp decline, raw sugar futures on ICE took a tumble on Thursday as attention turned to the expiration of the March contract. Meanwhile, cocoa saw a modest recovery […]
Read more
Author: Elizabeth Gilbert
European Parliament’s Agrarian Committee Endorses Enhanced Protection Measures Against Ukrainian Agricultural Imports
Euroaktiv reports that the Agrarian Committee of the European Parliament has greenlit new protection measures aimed at curbing the influx of Ukrainian agricultural products into the EU market. The decision […]
Read more
Türkiye Implements Higher Import Tariffs on Main Grains, Stirring Industry Reactions
The Turkish grain industry and agricultural sector anticipated a government move to increase import tariffs on major grains, according to Onat Angi, Chairman of SOLVENTUM AS. However, the scale of […]
Read more
Georgia Extends Duty on Flour Imports to Bolster Domestic Wheat Market
The Georgian government has announced the extension of the temporary duty on flour imports until September 1, 2024, as part of efforts to bolster the domestic wheat market. Initially introduced […]
Read more
Russian Wheat Imported Into Kazakhstan in 2023 Will Increase by 20%.
In 2023, Kazakhstan significantly increased imports of Russian wheat, according to official statistics, APK-Inform reports. For 12 months of 2023, 1.988 mln tonnes of wheat were imported to the Republic […]
Read more
North African Countries Face Decreased Productivity Due to Prolonged Drought
In its February bulletin titled “Global Prospects for North Africa,” the MARS agency highlights the substantial decrease in grain crop yields in North African countries attributed to dry weather conditions. […]
Read more
Palm and Soybean Oil Prices Rise Amidst Oil Market Surge
As oil prices surge, palm and soybean oil prices follow suit despite the lack of fundamental support. A 2.5% increase in oil prices this week bolstered palm oil and soybean […]
Read more
Trade Dispute Continues as Mexico Maintains Ban on Genetically Modified Corn
A longstanding trade dispute persists between Mexico and the United States following Mexico’s decision in 2023 to prohibit the use of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption, a move […]
Read more
China Secures Significant Quantity of Ukrainian Corn for Animal Feed
Recent reports from European traders indicate that Chinese importers have made substantial purchases of animal feed corn from Ukraine over the past week, according to Nasdaq. While the exact volume […]
Read more
EU Commissioner Sparks Polish Farmer Protests Over Ukrainian Grain Imports
Tensions are mounting in Poland as local farmers express outrage over the perceived losses inflicted by Ukrainian grain imports, leading to protests that have spilled over to the borders with […]
Read more