Nigeria’s consumption of wheat, rice and other crops will increase The FAS analysts have estimated the consumption of wheat and other crops in Nigeria for the 2025–2026 season. Experts predict a growth in demand for this type of grain, as well as for corn, rice and sorghum. FAS expects wheat consumption in the country to […]
How the global oats market may change following the introduction of new US tariffs The global oats market is showing an active recovery in demand. However, there are several risks associated with these changes in the US. The new White House administration has initiated an increase in tariffs, making trade more difficult. Additional pressure is […]
World’s largest soybean exporter boosts supplies FAS estimates that Brazil will harvest a record oilseed crop in the 2025-2026 marketing year. The world’s largest soybean exporter will not only increase production, but will also be able to raise shipments to foreign markets. Brazil accounts for 40% of global soybean production. Analysts are forecasting a 2% […]
Rice shortage in Japan: reasons for the situation Japan is facing a rice shortage, which has led to a record rise in the price of the product. A large harvest in 2024 should have solved the problem of limited stocks. But the shortage persists. Rice is historically a staple food in Japan and is used […]
A record wheat harvest will help replenish storage India is expecting a bumper wheat harvest to replenish local reserves. The government also said it had no plans to export the grain. Forecasts suggest the country could harvest 114 million tonnes this season. This would be a record for India, which suffered a drought in 2022. […]
Local oilseed production in Pakistan and its challenges Local oilseed production in Pakistan needs modernisation to increase yields. This includes rapeseed, sunflower, soya and other crops. Experts say increasing productivity will help reduce the country’s dependence on edible oil imports. Pakistan buys about 3 million tonnes of the product to meet local demand. Total consumption […]
Winter crop in Australia will be above the ten-year average Australia’s winter crop will be close to 60 million tonnes in 2024-2025. This will be 27% above the 10-year average. It could be the third-largest crop in the country’s history, according to ABARES. The forecast includes data for wheat, barley and oilseed rape. Overview of […]
How forage sorghum helps preserve the Ogallala Watershed The High Plains region of the United States has historically been an important agricultural centre. It contributes significantly to economic growth and the agricultural sector. A variety of crops, including forage sorghum, are actively grown here. However, in recent years, farmers have faced a serious problem with […]
Thailand’s corn production growth is due to favourable weather conditions FAS forecasts Thai corn production growth and increase in rice production for the 2024-2025 season. The main driver of this growth is the expansion of planted areas. In addition, average yields have gone up. Analysts expect rice production to reach 20 million tonnes. The indicator will […]
The Netherland’s low winter wheat harvest is due to weather conditions The Netherlands recorded a low winter wheat harvest in 2024. At 574 thousand tonnes, it was the worst in 25 years. This is almost 46% below the previous season’s result. Total cereal production was 39% lower than in 2023, at 683 thousand tonnes. Wheat […]