El Niño expected in late 2026 and early 2027 may reduce rice production across major producers. FAO’s May 2026 Rice Price Index...
The Philippines’ 2026-27 rice imports are forecast to rise to 5.2 million tonnes as lower domestic production, shrinking harvested area, high input...
The IGC raised its 2026/27 global corn production forecast by 10 million tonnes to 1.310 billion tonnes, driven by improved prospects in...
The IGC forecasts global wheat production at 821 million tonnes in 2026/27, down 3% year-on-year, while consumption continues rising. Strengthening El Niño...
Vietnam’s rice export prices rose to $410–$415 per tonne amid El Niño concerns and stronger stockpiling demand. Thai rice prices increased, reducing...
India has halted sugar exports until September 30 to prioritise domestic needs. GlobalData forecasts a 1.8-million-tonne global sugar deficit in 2026-27, partly...
El Niño-driven above-average rainfall through August could boost Brazil’s 2026/27 sugarcane crop, according to Copersucar CEO Tomas Manzano. However, weather disruptions may...
India’s rice stocks hit a record 68.43 million tonnes as of June 1, 2026, supported by record production of 154.02 million tonnes...
NOAA expects El Niño conditions to strengthen later in 2026, raising drought risks for Australia’s wheat-growing southeast. Combined with a projected 12%...