wheat planting Archives

Poland supplied nearly a quarter of South Africa’s wheat imports

South Africa imported about 1.8 million tonnes of wheat from October 2025 to early September 2026, led by Poland, Russia and Lithuania....

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South Africa expects lowest wheat crop in eight years due to drought and reduced plantings

South Africa’s 2026/27 winter wheat production is forecast at 1.8 million tonnes, down 8% year-on-year and the lowest in eight years. Reduced...

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Russia could cut wheat exports threefold in September

Russia’s September 2026 wheat exports could drop drastically to 1.6–2 million tons due to Black Sea port tensions, rising logistics costs, and...

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FAO seeks $38.3 mln to support Afghanistan’s wheat planting

FAO is seeking $38.3 million in emergency funding to support 600,000 Afghan farming households with fertilizer and certified wheat seed ahead of...

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FAS projects smaller Canadian wheat crop

Canada’s wheat production is forecast to decline 13% to 34.6 million tonnes in 2026–27 due to reduced planting and adverse weather. Lower...

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France expects smaller wheat harvest despite larger planted area

France forecasts 2026 soft wheat production at 32 million tonnes, down 4% year-on-year, as late-season heatwaves reduced yields despite higher planting. Barley...

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Iran : Wheat production to reach 13.5 million tons this year

Iran expects wheat production to reach 13.5 million tonnes in 2026/27, with around 10 million tonnes available for government procurement. The country...

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Zimbabwe wheat output set for another record harvest

Zimbabwe exceeded its winter wheat planting target by 3%, reaching 128,459 hectares and projecting a record 662,500-tonne harvest in 2026. Authorities plan...