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Commodity & Trade Updates
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Egypt sets April start for wheat harvest as output target rises
The government plans to secure up to 5 million tonnes from local farmers to support bread supply.
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Grain SA study urges farmers to understand maize diseases as losses spike
Research shows poor disease management can cut maize harvests by as much as 30% to 100%.
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India’s corn exports rise in Q4FY25 as regional demand grows: USDA
Higher output and strong demand from nearby markets push India’s corn exports higher, while lawmakers raise concern about low rice and wheat procurement.
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Egypt, Indonesia set for close race as world’s top wheat importer in 2025/2026
USDA forecasts both countries will import about 13 million tons as demand stays high.
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Kenya’s Mwea rice farmers raise alarm over surge in cheap imports
Farmers say falling prices and slow sales now threaten incomes in Kenya’s largest rice growing region.