While Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have signed a preliminary agreement regarding Nile water, the major water source for farming in Egypt and Sudan, it is estimated that there could be as much as a 35 percent drop in that supply due largely to an Ethiopian project.
Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Yemen has shut down all of the country's ports due to local fighting and airstrikes from Saudi Arabia, which will affect all discharge of grain and oilseed cargoes in Hodeida. There has been no word from the government regarding how long this will be in effect. As Yemen imports over 90 percent of its grain needs, any extended port closure could certainly affect the local food supply. However, authorities there sta...
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...
