First Ukrainian grain ship leaves Odesa under brokered deal
The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain under a deal brokered by Turkey and the United Nations left the port of Odesa on Aug. 1, carrying 26,000 tonnes of corn destined for Lebanon, The Associated Press reported.
Russia may switch grain export tax to rubles
Russia is considering a gradual switch for state export taxes for grains and sunflower seeds from US dollars to rubles at the behest of commodities traders.
Grain market review: Wheat
World wheat markets are at their highest price levels since 2008 as reduced supplies, held back by the conflict in Ukraine, a move by India to limit shipments abroad, and the weather.