Agriculture

A Russian court has seized the property of the grains trading house Rodnie Polya, including a key loading terminal in the Black Sea region, as part of significant changes in the trading sector of the world’s largest wheat exporter. Key Details:Company Background: Formerly known as TD RIF, Rodnie Polya was once among Russia’s leading trading […]

Egypt’s state grain buyer, Mostakbal Misr for Sustainable Development, has successfully secured sufficient wheat to meet the country’s needs through the end of June 2025, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Key Details:Contract Overview: Mostakbal Misr’s contracts reportedly total about 1.267 million metric tons, primarily sourced from Russia.Shipments of the contracted […]

Algeria’s state grains agency, OAIC, is reported to have acquired approximately 1.17 million metric tons of milling wheat through an international tender that closed on Tuesday, according to European traders on Thursday. Key Details:Purchase Overview: Traders had initially reported the acquisition on Tuesday but did not provide specific estimates of the tonnage until now.The reported […]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday that its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the United States revealed mutations not found in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient’s property. Key Details:Patient Overview: The case involves a Louisiana resident over the […]

Indonesia exported 2.89 million metric tons of palm oil in October, including refined products, according to data released by the country’s palm oil association (GAPKI) on Tuesday. Key Highlights:Year-on-Year Comparison: The export figure reflects a decline from 3.01 million tons in October of the previous year. However, it shows an improvement from a revised 2.26 […]

Russia’s agricultural watchdog has announced that securing access for the country’s winter wheat and barley to the Chinese market will be a key priority in 2025. This move comes despite expectations of a decline in Russia’s grain harvest and exports. Key Highlights:China’s Role: As the world’s largest grain consumer, China has been increasing its imports […]

New Zealand officials announced on Tuesday that testing has confirmed the containment of the highly pathogenic H7N6 avian flu strain that recently infected a farm. Key Highlights:Containment Assurance: Mary van Andel, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Ministry of Primary Industries, stated that extensive testing of farms connected to the affected property has led to confidence […]

Sovecon, an agriculture consultancy, has projected that Russian wheat exports will decline by 17%, reaching 36.4 million tons in the 2025/26 exporting season due to a combination of poor harvests and low carry-over stocks. Key Highlights:Reasons for Decline: The expected reduction is attributed to lower carry-in stocks and a projected decrease in wheat production.This decline […]

China has announced plans to accelerate agricultural modernization and stabilize grain planting areas to ensure high production levels, as reported by state media following an annual rural policy meeting. Key Highlights:Record Grain Production: China achieved a record grain production of 706.5 million metric tons this year, with 294.92 million tons of corn included in this […]

The United States has reported its first severe human case of bird flu, with a Louisiana resident hospitalized in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock. In response to the spread of the H5N1 virus, California has declared a state of emergency. Key Highlights:Severe Human Case: The Louisiana patient is experiencing severe […]