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Commodity & Trade Updates
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Morocco’s olive oil industry set to double output by 2025
The surge is driven mainly by favorable weather conditions and an expanded olive harvest expected to hit 2 million tons, compared with 950,000 tons last year.
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Egypt secures wheat, vegetable oil imports as domestic purchases fall short
The government had aimed to buy between 4-5 million tons of wheat from local farmers during the 2024/25 season.
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Bulgaria’s corn crop hits 16-year low as wheat and barley surge in 2025-26
While corn is under pressure, Bulgaria’s wheat harvest has improved, rising an estimated 8.5%.
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South Africa’s maize trade hit by declining exports
These developments occur against a backdrop of global challenges, including the United States imposing a 30% tariff on South African agricultural products.
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IFAD, Partners launch pilot to boost maize and soybean value chains in Rwanda
The FARM P3 pilot will directly benefit up to 4,000 smallholder farmers, providing them with new opportunities to strengthen production and market access.