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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, 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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August 28, 12:32 PM
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Global fertilizer prices to remain high through 2028 — CoBank

Global fertilizer prices to remain high through 2028 — CoBank | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Global fertilizer prices could remain elevated through at least 2028 due to reduced production, raw material shortages and disruptions to global trade. According to US agricultural lender CoBank, the current situation differs from the 2022 price shock: back then, the market primarily had to adjust trade flows, while today some production capacity is physically unavailable
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August 28, 12:24 PM
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Ukraine extends payment settlement deadline for agricultural exports to 150 days

Ukraine extends payment settlement deadline for agricultural exports to 150 days | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has temporarily extended the maximum settlement period for exports of certain agricultural products from 120 to 150 days. The decision takes effect on August 26, 2026, and was adopted at the proposal of the Cabinet of Ministers. The new rules will apply to export transactions carried out from July
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August 28, 12:20 PM
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Rerouting Russian grain from the Black Sea to the Baltic adds up to $50/t in costs

Rerouting Russian grain from the Black Sea to the Baltic adds up to $50/t in costs | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Rerouting Russian grain exports from the Black Sea to the Baltic due to shipping disruptions and damage to port infrastructure is adding around $40–50/t to exporters’ costs. Against this backdrop, Russia’s grain exports in August could fall by more than half compared with last year. According to ProZerno, 12.5% protein wheat at the Baltic port
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August 28, 12:36 PM
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TUNISIA tenders to buy 200 thsd tons of wheat and barley

TUNISIA tenders to buy 200 thsd tons of wheat and barley | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Tunisia’s state grains agency has issued an international tender to purchase around 125 thsd tons of soft milling wheat and 75 thsd tons of feed barley. The grain can be sourced from optional origins, with price offers due by August 27. The wheat is sought in five 25 thsd ton consignments for shipment between September
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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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August 31, 5:42 AM
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Black Sea shipping risks redirect wheat trade | Miller Magazine

Black Sea shipping risks redirect wheat trade | Miller Magazine | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
Black Sea wheat export prices have fallen to a six-year low, yet getting grain to international buyers is becoming more expensive. S&P Global Energy Platts analysts say the widening gap between inland supply and delivered costs could restrict Russian and Ukrainian exports, support premiums for alternative origins and force importers to rethink their purchasing strategies.
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August 28, 12:28 PM
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Risk of renewed escalation pushes buyers from Black Sea to European wheat

Risk of renewed escalation pushes buyers from Black Sea to European wheat | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
The risk of renewed escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war is raising concerns about further disruptions to Black Sea grain shipments. Against this backdrop, some importers are already shifting purchases from Russian and Ukrainian wheat to EU origins. At the same time, December wheat futures on Euronext jumped 4% to €246.25/t, their highest since July 24,
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August 28, 12:22 PM
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Constanta may not have sufficient capacity to handle Ukrainian agricultural exports

Constanta may not have sufficient capacity to handle Ukrainian agricultural exports | MED-Amin network | Scoop.it
The Port of Constanta could face a shortage of capacity to handle agricultural commodities from Ukraine and Romania. According to calculations by AGRIColumn analyst Cezar Gheorghe, the potential capacity shortfall could reach around 11.6 mln tons. He estimates that around 70% of Ukraine’s commodity exports, or approximately 37.5 mln tons, could potentially be routed through
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August 28, 12:16 PM
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INTERVIEW: TÜRKIYE’s TUSAF chairman urges wheat supply diversification amid Black Sea shipping risks

"Needs for imported wheat is reduced thanks to ample domestic supplies (estimated around 24 Mt)"

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