USDA
-
Kenyan farmers embrace barley as wheat economics tighten
Kenya has positioned itself as East Africa’s leading supplier of raw barley, with exports estimated at 39,997 tonnes in 2025.
-
Global vegetable oil exports to rise 2% to 141 million tons in 2026/27:USDA
Rapeseed and sunflower oil exports are expected to increase 8% and 15%, respectively.
-
High fertilizer costs, severe El Niño conditions drag down Philippine rice production
The Department of Agriculture warned that a strong El Niño could cut rice production by up to 700,000 tonnes, or 3.5% of the annual target.
-
North Africa’s wheat imports forecast to drop 13% in 2026/27 as domestic harvests improve
The USDA released the forecast as part of its latest global grain market outlook, highlighting a broader slowdown in import demand across North Africa and the Middle East as regional production and stock levels improve.
-
Sub-Saharan Africa’s rice imports set to hit record high in 2026/27: USDA
The region, already the world’s largest rice importer, is expected to increase its import volumes further as demand for rice continues to outpace local production, driven by rapid population growth, urbanization, and changing consumer preferences toward convenience foods.