Wheat
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Desert wells in Iraq translate to bumper wheat crop harvest as rivers dry, but experts cast doubts on its sustainability
IRAQ- Prolonged drought has caused rivers in Iraq to dry up, forcing Iraqi farmers to rely on groundwater for farming, which has translated to a…
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Foreign currency crunch hits Egypt’s economy creeping payments for wheat imports
EGYPT – Egypt has deferred payments for its large wheat purchases, a move aimed to relieve financial pressures as the country grapples with a shortage…
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Recent rains raise wheat prospects in cash-trapped Argentina
ARGENTINA- Substantial rains in recent days in major Argentine agricultural areas have improved the outlook for the South-American country’s 2023-24 wheat crop, Reuters reported, citing…
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Egypt expands its wheat storage capacity by 200% in a move to boost local production
EGYPT – In a bid to support local production, the Egyptian government has increased its wheat storage capacity to 3.6 million tons in 2023, compared…
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IFF launches new vital gluten replacer, registers mixed Q1 results to high inflation and soft demand
USA- New York-based International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) recently announced the launch of the Enovera 2000 range in Europe, the latest addition to its comprehensive…