Poland is moving ahead with a major reform of agricultural financing, creating a PLN 2.5 billion credit facility for the food and farming sector just as global grain markets grapple […]
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Grain Market News & Prices | Global Supply, Demand & Outlook
West Africa Rice Outlook 2026/27: Production Up, Imports Still in Control
Regional rice output in West Africa is set to rise modestly in 2026/27, but the market balance remains firmly driven by imports as local rice struggles on cost competitiveness. The […]
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Kazakh Senator’s Warning on Weak Phytosanitary Controls Raises Red Flags for Seed and Grain Trade
Kazakhstan’s phytosanitary inspection system is under scrutiny after a senator warned that systemic failures at border points are allowing potentially contaminated seeds and plant products into the country. The concerns […]
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Iran’s Ten-Point Hormuz Control Demand Keeps Global Agri-Food Trade in Limbo
Iran’s insistence on retaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and securing sweeping sanctions relief under its formal ten-point proposal signals that the effective closure of the waterway is unlikely […]
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Israel Grain Imports Steady at 2.15 MMT for 2026/27
Israel’s wheat imports are projected to hold at 2.15 million metric tons for marketing year 2026/27, as conflict-affected farmland and poor weather continue to suppress domestic production. The USDA Foreign […]
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Botswana Food Imports Hit $614M as U.S. Exports Rise
Botswana imported more than $614 million worth of food and agricultural products in 2025, as U.S. export values to the country climbed steadily. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service published report […]
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Crop Monitoring Europe March 2026: Mild Start, Local Weather Risks Ahead
Winter crops across Europe are entering spring 2026 in generally good condition, with adequate soil moisture and only localized frost and waterlogging damage so far. Yields are projected slightly above […]
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Colombia Grain and Feed 2026: Corn and Rice Output Set to Fall as US Dominates Imports and Wheat Dependence Deepens
Colombia’s grain sector is heading into marketing year 2026/2027 under significant production pressure, with corn and rice output both forecast to decline as persistently low farmgate prices continue to discourage […]
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Iran Plans Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees Amid War, Sparks Global Oil and Food Price Fears
Iran is considering imposing tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could further disrupt global trade and push up oil and food prices amid the […]
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EU Proposes ‘Grain Deal’ Model to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Global Supply Risks
The European Union has proposed a “grain deal”-style agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as rising geopolitical tensions threaten global supplies of energy, food and fertilizers. EU foreign […]
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