Regional Updates MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS Egypt reports that the government has purchased 3.66 MMT of local wheat. The total is expected to increase as it will buy wheat until the end of June. The Romanian wheat cargo that had been rejected in Egypt will now be allowed to enter the country after passing its second sampling and analysis. Pakistan reports that the 2018/19 wheat crop plus additional stocks will reach about 28 MMT against national consumption of just under 26 MMT. This would indicate a surplus of 2 MMT, which is not much at less than 10 percent of the total and lower than the 3.7 MMT said to be carried over in the previous year. Morocco’s barley production is forecast to drop from 2.9 MMT to just over 1 MMT...
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What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
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...