The five year program will help researchers develop stronger sorghum and groundnut varieties faster for farmers in Africa and India facing drought, heat, and poor rainfall.
Stable prices, lower freight costs, and strong competition continue to shape the Black Sea wheat market ahead of the new harvest season.
Edita delivered a strong start to the year, with consolidated revenues increasing 34.7% year-on-year to EGP 5.8 billion (US$108.82 M) in 1Q2026, reflecting robust volume growth, continued price-point migration, and sustained demand momentum across key categories.
Mali is discussing new arrangements with Russia to secure fertilizer supplies amid rising geopolitical tensions and export restrictions that are increasing pressure on global agricultural input markets.
Primary crops include wheat, corn, and sugar beet aimed at reducing Egypt’s heavy reliance on imported staples, alongside export crops such as olives, figs, and vegetables.