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MED-Amin network
(Mediterranean Agricultural Information Network) Fostering cooperation and experience sharing among the national information systems on agricultural (cereals) markets in the Mediterranean. The network of 13 countries is coordinated by CIHEAM, and more specifically by its Mediterranean Agronomic Institute (MAI) of Montpellier.
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September 16, 6:11 AM
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Russia rerouting grain exports to Baltic Sea | World Grain

Russia rerouting grain exports to Baltic Sea | World Grain | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it

"MOSCOW, RUSSIA — Russian grain exporters are finding a conduit through Baltic Sea facilities as the country reroutes shipments amid Ukrainian drone attacks in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, Reuters reported, citing industry traders and observers."

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September 16, 6:08 AM
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FAS: France to harvest smallest corn crop in 50 years | World Grain

FAS: France to harvest smallest corn crop in 50 years | World Grain | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Prolonged drought slashes corn production across the EU
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September 16, 6:06 AM
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US Northern Plains harvest outpaces average | World Grain

US Northern Plains harvest outpaces average | World Grain | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Farmers report solid quality as harvest races ahead
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September 16, 5:38 AM
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Black Sea disruption pushes buyers toward French wheat in North Africa

Black Sea shipping disruption is narrowing Russia's delivered-cost advantage over French wheat, opening the door for French cargoes into Egypt.
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September 16, 5:33 AM
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Ukraine’s 2026-27 corn output to rise on larger areas | Latest Market News

Argus forecasts Ukraine's 2026-27 corn production at 32.1mn t, up by 4pc on the year, following the Argus virtual corn crop tour.
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September 16, 5:24 AM
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EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine Grain Exports, Seeks Relief for Farmers - Bloomberg

EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine Grain Exports, Seeks Relief for Farmers - Bloomberg | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
The European Union is looking “at all possible lanes” to support grain exports from Ukraine and is working to blunt the financial impact of extreme weather on farmers as part of a responsibility to safeguard global food supply, according to the bloc’s agriculture commissioner.
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September 16, 5:19 AM
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Canadian farmers struggle with rain delayed harvest; quality hurt

"Persistent rain is delaying Canada's Prairie harvest, threatening wheat and canola quality and putting farm income and global grain supplies at risk."

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September 16, 5:13 AM
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FRANCE announces €1 billion aid for farmers recovering from drought, heatwaves

"France on Friday allocated more than €1 billion in aid to support farmers recovering from droughts after a brutal, record-breaking summer. The allocation includes €520 million for rapid payments to ‌help farmers deal with weather damage and a €235 million recovery ​fund to buy seeds, plants and ​animal feed, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said. "

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September 16, 5:07 AM
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USDA to Test Satellites, AI to Try to Improve Crop Estimates Amid Farmer Criticism

"BOONE, Iowa, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ⁠launching ⁠a pilot project that relies more heavily on ⁠technology as part of an effort to improve its closely watched U.S. crop acreage and yield estimates, Secretary Brooke Rollins ​said on Tuesday, in the face of mounting criticism over the reliability of government data."

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September 16, 5:00 AM
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Up to 70 Ships Queue Off Danube as Bottlenecks Slow Ukraine Grain Exports

"KYIV, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Up to 70 vessels are waiting near the Danube's Sulina Canal for access to Ukrainian ports to load grain for export, traders and analysts said on Wednesday, with a shortage of pilots and priority given to other cargoes creating long delays."

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September 4, 8:30 AM
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Récolte 2026 des céréales à paille : un bilan mitigé (FRANCE)

Récolte 2026 des céréales à paille : un bilan mitigé (FRANCE) | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Après un hiver pluvieux et plusieurs vagues de chaleur, dont des épisodes caniculaires exceptionnellement précoces, la moisson a débuté tôt dans l'ensemble des régions et a parfois pu être perturbée par la gestion des risques incendie. La production de céréales à paille reste en dessous de la moyenne, certaines régions ayant été davantage pénalisées que d’autres. Toutefois, les premiers résultats d’analyse de la récolte 2026 affichent une qualité prometteuse. 
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August 31, 1:03 PM
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Wheat prices for EGYPT rose by 21 % over the week

Wheat prices for EGYPT rose by 21 % over the week | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Wheat prices on a C&F Egypt basis have reportedly surged by around 21% over the past week, moving above $300/ton. The sharp increase comes amid changing supply logistics and higher costs of grain shipped from alternative origins. On August 28, Egypt reportedly purchased 12.5% protein wheat shipped from Baltic ports at an average price of
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August 31, 6:19 AM
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Fertilizer Week on X:

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September 16, 6:09 AM
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Ancient grains bring diversity | World Grain

Ancient grains bring diversity | World Grain | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Formulations depend upon flavor, color and whether the grain has gluten
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September 16, 6:07 AM
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Escalating war stalling Black Sea grain exports | World Grain

Escalating war stalling Black Sea grain exports | World Grain | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Shipments projected to plummet from Ukraine, Russia
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September 16, 5:39 AM
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Ukraine's alternative agricultural export routes reach 40% of normal volumes in September: ministry

Ukraine's alternative agricultural export routes reach 40% of normal volumes in September: ministry | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Ukraine exported 630,000 tonnes of agricultural products via alternative logistics routes from the start of September, equivalent to around 40% of the volumes that could have been shipped under fully functioning logistics, Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi said on Friday September 11.
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September 16, 5:33 AM
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FRANCE looks to barley to replace lost rapeseed areas | Latest Market News

French farmers could devote greater areas to winter barley planting at the expense of rapeseed for the 2027 crop, but dry weather and a fall in barley prices against wheat could still cap the rise.
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September 16, 5:31 AM
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Small French wheat, corn crops in 2026-27 cap exports | Latest Market News

"Argus expects French wheat exports to non-EU destinations to fall to no more than 6mn t in 2026-27, as a result of poor wheat and corn crops and tight corn supplies in the global market. France's disastrous corn crop, expected at only 6.9mn t in 2026/27, is set to push feed producers to switch to feed wheat as much as possible."

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September 16, 5:21 AM
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Baltic Grain Exports Surge as Black Sea Shipments Disrupted by Conflict - Bloomberg

Baltic Grain Exports Surge as Black Sea Shipments Disrupted by Conflict - Bloomberg | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Baltic grain exporters are seeing a boost in demand as blocked supplies from the Black Sea region are spurring buyers to seek alternative sources.
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September 16, 5:18 AM
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Argentina's corn exports set for record, as war in Ukraine, European heat wave reshape trade

"Argentina is on track to export a record 10 million tons of corn this fall, fueled by war in Ukraine, European heat and a historic harvest."

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September 16, 5:09 AM
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Supply concerns drive FAO Food Price Index higher in August

Supply concerns drive FAO Food Price Index higher in August | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Adverse weather, Middle East conflict, and Black Sea trade logistics mostly behind higher quotations for major food commodities.
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September 16, 5:02 AM
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Russian farmers, markets sceptical on state measures to rescue grain exports, call to sow less

"MOSCOW, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Russian farmers and market analysts expressed scepticism on Thursday about measures the government is taking to maintain grain exports, with some calling for a cut to the winter sowing area in order to avoid a collapse in domestic prices."

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September 16, 4:46 AM
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Exceptionally dry and hot weather threatens summer crops (JRC MARS Bulletin)

Exceptionally dry and hot weather threatens summer crops (JRC MARS Bulletin) | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it

"Persistent heat and exceptional water deficits have substantially worsened summer crop prospects across western and most of central Europe, reducing fertility and biomass accumulation, impairing grain filling and accelerating senescence."

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August 31, 1:05 PM
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TÜRKIYE steps up talks with Russia and Ukraine on a new grain corridor

TÜRKIYE steps up talks with Russia and Ukraine on a new grain corridor | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Turkey has stepped up diplomatic contacts with Russia and Ukraine over the creation of a new grain corridor in the Black Sea. According to Ekonomim, Ankara aims to restore commercial shipping through a new security mechanism and prevent a further escalation of the global food crisis. The blockade of trade routes in the Black Sea
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August 31, 12:50 PM
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Francia e Italia, en rojo en el mapa europeo de cosechas de cultivos de verano / FRANCE and ITALY in the Red on Europe’s Summer Crop Yield Map

Francia e Italia, en rojo en el mapa europeo de cosechas de cultivos de verano / FRANCE and ITALY in the Red on Europe’s Summer Crop Yield Map | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Las perspectivas de los cultivos de verano en Europa occidental y buena parte de Europa central se han visto deterioradas por las altas temperaturas y la falta de agua, según el último Boletín del estado de las cosechas (MARS) de la Comisión Europea. Las previsiones de rendimiento para el conjunto de cultivos de verano en [Leer más...]
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