South Africa faces a challenging 2026–27 summer grain season as strengthening El Niño conditions threaten drier, warmer weather. Despite ample stocks and...
China aims to raise its grain production capacity to 725 million tonnes by 2030 under its 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on food...
Global corn consumption could exceed production by nearly 30 million tonnes in 2026/27, the largest deficit in over three decades. Lower output...
Zimbabwe has reversed its grain import-substitution policy, allowing private-sector maize imports as 2026/27 cereal production is forecast to fall 42% to 1.6...
Zimbabwe may increase grain imports in 2026/27 as production is forecast to fall 42% to 1.6 million tonnes amid below-normal rainfall and...
Ukrainian corn trade to the EU is expected to remain limited through 2026 due to railcar shortages and restricted Ukrainian transshipment capacity....
Livestock feed manufacturers seek priority maize allocation as lower acreage, weak rainfall and El Niño risks tighten supplies. Rising ethanol demand could...
India’s 2026-27 kharif sowing area stands at 1,279.66 lakh hectares, marginally below last year. Rice and cotton acreage declined, while pulses, jowar,...
China expects a strong 2026 grain harvest despite weather disruptions, supported by favorable crop conditions. Summer grain output reached a record 150.75...