Ukraine

The country keeps total oilseed area steady while shifting focus to stronger export crops.

Despite solid domestic corn production in Turkey this season, low opening stocks and expanding poultry output have increased import requirements.

A major theme throughout the Summit was the shifting structure of global agricultural trade and the increasingly vital links between the Black Sea region and Asia.

Logistical costs have surged dramatically, with traders reporting that transport costs have jumped by US$15–US$20, nearly doubling compared to earlier in the season.

The plant, which employs advanced degermination technology, will produce high-quality grits, flour, and feed byproducts.