Commodity & Trade Updates
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CHS, OCP launches US$450M fertilizer joint venture to strengthen US phosphate supply
The proposed plant is expected to produce more than 1 million metric tonnes of phosphate-based fertilizer annually, creating a substantial new source of domestically manufactured crop nutrients for American farmers.
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UAE, Egypt activate five-year wheat supply agreement to secure grain buffer
The agreement is designed to provide Egypt with a reliable and sustained supply of imported wheat, a critical commodity for the country’s food-security system.
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South Africa reaps record 21.6MT summer harvest as 2026/27 outlook dims
South Africa’s summer grain producers have closed out the 2025-26 season with a record crop, but analysts and industry groups are already warning that the next season will bring tighter margins and drier weather.
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India lifts restrictions on exports of wheat, wheat flour products
Lifting these restrictions marks a shift from a policy focused primarily on domestic supply protection to greater participation in international markets.
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Superior Ag opens new US$20M fertilizer river terminal
The facility features modern unloading, storage and handling capabilities designed to improve operational efficiency while increasing fertilizer availability during critical application windows.