Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA Pakistan has agreed that the transportation of 50,000 MT wheat from India to Afghanistan, via Pakistan, can be done using Afghan trucks. India had wanted to use Indian trucks and refused to agree to Pakistan trucks. Hopefully Afghan trucks will be a good compromise for both countries. Pakistan’s government has approved the purchase of 175,000 MT of imported wheat by the World Food Program (WFP). The wheat will be supplied by Pakistan’s PASSCO and will be used by the WFP in its food basket programs in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Turkey is sourcing wheat in a wide range of countries due to concerns over Russia’s wheat supply because of export taxes and possible...
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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...