Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Syria cancelled its tender for 200,000 MT of wheat. No reason was given for the cancellation but a new tender is expected shortly. Turkey’s wheat and barley production are seen as lower for 2025, by the FAO, with wheat production down 1.2 MMT to 19.6 MMT and barley down by 600,000 MT to 7.5 MMT. Due to the different growing periods, maize production will be up by 400,000 MT to 8.5 MMT. Cereal imports for 2025/26 are seen increasing by 23 percent to 16.2 MMT, including wheat imports of 10.3 MMT. Wheat exports, mainly as wheat flour, are seen dropping to 5.4 MMT much of this due to reduced flour exports to Iraq where local milling is increasing. Jordan needs to import 1.15...
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What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...