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World cereal production to rise 6.5pcWorld cereal production is expected to rise 6.5 percent in 2013/14 to reach a record 2.46 billion tonnes, mainly due to higher wheat output and a rebound in maize production in the United States, the United Natio More… |
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Egypt seen falling short on wheat crop forecastEgypt's wheat harvest is shaping up well but farmers doubt it will meet official predictions, threatening the government's plan to cut costly food imports as it battles to shore up its fragile finances. More… |
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Iran buys 0.6m tonnes of wheat on premiumIran's state grains buyer GTC swept back into international markets, picking up more than half a million tonnes of wheat to shore up domestic stocks as its crop expectations were pared back and to avoid unrest after next week's elections More… |
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Cereals production seen up, to weigh on food pricesA projected rebound in global wheat and maize production this year will weigh on food prices but strong demand will prevent prices falling far from high levels, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. Maize production is More… |
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Saudi buys 525,000 tonnes of wheatSaudi Arabia bought 410,000 tonnes of hard wheat (12.5 percent protein minimum) and 115,000 tonnes of soft wheat (11 percent protein minimum) for shipment between September and October, from Toepfer, the Grain Si More… |
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Egypt gathers 2.7m tonnes of wheatEgypt, the world's largest wheat importer, has gathered 2.7 million tonnes of wheat from local farmers so far this season, Supplies Minister Bassem Ouda said in a television interview on Thursday. "We have reached today 2 More… |
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Iraq to lose 30pc of wheat harvest due to floodsIraq will lose between 25-30 percent of its wheat harvest this year due to recent floods caused by heavy rains in south of the country, Iraq's Trade Minister said on Tuesday, estimating the loss at more than $200 million. Iraq More… |
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Egypt sees wheat crop close to 10m TEgypt's wheat crop will be close to 10 million tonnes this season, agriculture minister Salah Abdel Momen said on Sunday as the harvest gets underway, more than the supply minister's 9.5 million tonne forecast. Abdel Momen More… |
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Iran starts build of food stocks despite sanctionsIran has started building grain stocks again, with purchases of wheat from Australia and Germany plus maize from Ukraine, said traders, with Tehran getting around payment difficulties caused by toughened international sanctions. E More… |
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Egypt to spend $1.6bn on wheat purchasesEgypt's government has allocated 11 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) to buy 4.5 million tonnes of wheat from local farmers this year, state media said as the most populous Arab country struggles to ensure supplies. More… |
