Agriculture

European Union (EU) wheat exports are increasingly directed towards the western regions of Africa as competition from Russian suppliers intensifies in key markets such as North Africa and the Middle East. This shift has been highlighted by traders during recent discussions. Current Export Trends: In the 2024/25 season, EU shipments of common (soft) wheat are […]

Russia’s agriculture ministry has confirmed that its estimates for the 2024 grain harvest and winter grain seeded area incorporate data from Ukrainian territories currently under Russian control. This announcement has raised concerns and allegations regarding the accuracy of the figures. Grain Harvest Forecast: The ministry projects this year’s grain harvest at 130 million tons, which […]

Exports of soft wheat from the European Union (EU) have significantly declined in the 2024/25 season, with figures showing a 30% decrease compared to the previous year. As of November 10, total soft wheat exports reached 8.34 million metric tons, down from 11.96 million tons during the same period last year, according to data released […]

As of last Thursday, Brazil’s soybean planting for the 2024/25 season has reached 67% of the total expected area, according to agribusiness consultancy AgRural. This marks an increase from 54% the previous week and 61% at the same time last year. Planting Progress: AgRural noted that both planting and crop development are progressing smoothly across […]

Following recent rains in Argentina’s agricultural heartland, soy farmers are poised to expedite the planting of this season’s soy crop, according to the Rosario grains exchange. Rainfall Details: The main growing region received between 7mm (0.28 inches) and 15mm (0.59 inches) of rain, while northern and eastern plains experienced up to 40mm (1.57 inches).Favorable Conditions […]

Analysts have noted that drier weather in western Europe has accelerated the sowing campaign, potentially preventing a recurrence of one of the worst harvests witnessed this year.Field work has recommenced in most areas of the bloc over the past two weeks due to the drier conditions, and this trend is anticipated to persist for the […]

The Department of Agriculture announced on Friday that U.S. farmers produced less soybeans and corn this year than initially anticipated. A dry spell had a negative impact on the crops, but despite the reduced output, supplies remain substantial.Growers are now estimated to have achieved the second-largest soy harvest in U.S. history. Crop losses prevented them […]

Traders have noted that Russia’s curbs on wheat exports have unexpectedly helped Ukraine secure profitable sales to Egypt this week, while also causing prices to rise for the world’s top importer.On Monday, Egypt’s state grains buyer GASC made a purchase of 290,000 metric tons of wheat in an international tender. This purchase comprised 120,000 tons […]

Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, is expecting its cocoa production to rebound during the 2024/25 crop season. This expectation is based on favorable weather conditions, as reported by local farmers, officials from the regulatory body Cocobod, and buyers.However, the cocoa industry in Ghana still faces several challenges. Illegal gold mining, smuggling, and disease remain […]

On Tuesday, data published by the European Commission revealed that since the start of the 2024/25 season in July, EU soft wheat exports had reached 7.76 million metric tons by Nov. 3. This figure represents a significant 32% decline compared to the 11.33 million tons exported during the same period in the 2023/24 season.Similarly, EU […]