War has taken toll on Ukraine’s grain storage facilities
One out of every six, or about 15%, of Ukrainian crop storage facilities, have been destroyed, damaged or controlled by Russia and its aligned forces since it invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, according to the Conflict Observatory, an American non-governmental organization.
France, Romania to work together on moving more Ukrainian grain
France plans to work with Romania to increase Ukrainian grain exports to developing countries, Reuters reported.
Ukraine grain exports reach 1-million-tonne mark
Ukraine has exported more than 1 million tonnes of grain since Russia lifted its naval blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports on July 22, the United Nations said.
World’s top wheat-producing countries
In 2022-23, the International Grains Council’s July report anticipates worldwide wheat production to reach 770 million tonnes, down from 781 million tonnes in 2021-22, with 195 million tonnes available for trade.
Turkey plans to import more wheat in 2022-23
Turkey plans to import more wheat in 2022-23 to meet domestic food and feed demand, strengthen country stocks and meet stable demand from wheat product producers and exporters, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA
Brazil’s soybean production facing fertilizer challenges
Brazil is expected to slow its soybean planting expansion in 2022-23, with just a 0.5% increase year-over-year, down from the 3.8% annual growth rate last year.