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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Nigeria Sugar Sector Struggles to Break Import Dependence as Domestic Production Stagnates at Under 5% of Consumption
Nigeria’s sugar sector remains mired in a structural crisis that successive government initiatives have so far failed to resolve, with domestic production continuing to meet less than five percent of […]
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Iranian Oil Offered to Indian Refiners at Premium Over Brent as US Sanctions Waiver Opens Narrow Window
Traders have begun offering Iranian crude oil to Indian refiners at a premium to ICE Brent prices following a temporary United States sanctions waiver aimed at easing the severe global […]
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Global Ginger Market Faces Mixed Signals as China Dominates Supply and Logistics Costs Rise
The global ginger market is navigating a complex phase marked by shifting supply dynamics, quality concerns, rising freight costs, and uneven demand across key importing regions. China has emerged as […]
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India Resumes Fruit Exports to Gulf, But Logistics Disruptions Persist
India has resumed agricultural exports to the Gulf region following a halt linked to the West Asia conflict, though shipments are moving at a slower pace. Higher freight rates and […]
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Chemical Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict; Agriculture Input Costs Rise
Chemical Prices Surge Amid Iran-Israel Conflict; Agriculture Input Costs Seen Rising Prices of industrial and agricultural chemicals have risen sharply following the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict. With supply disruptions […]
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Freight Rates Surge Amid War Concerns; India Agri Exports Under Pressure
Freight Rates Surge Amid War Concerns; India’s Agri Exports May Face Pressure Rising geopolitical tensions have led to a sharp increase in freight and insurance costs, disrupting global trade flows […]
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Fertiliser Supply Risks Rise Ahead of Kharif; Agri Output May Be Impacted
India’s fertiliser supply is facing rising risks ahead of the Kharif sowing season due to disruptions in West Asia, which accounts for a significant share of the country’s imports, according […]
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WTO Flags India Farm Subsidies; Rice, Wheat Trade May See Impact
India’s agricultural subsidy policies came under scrutiny at the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting, with several member countries raising concerns over support measures extended to farmers. Countries including the US […]
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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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