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China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output

By Reuters December 18, 2024

China will accelerate the pace of agricultural and rural modernization and stabilize grain planting area in its quest to ensure stable and high production of grains, state media reported on Wednesday, citing an annual rural policy meeting.

Markets

IGC cuts global wheat crop outlook on poor EU harvest

By Reuters November 21, 2024

The International Grains Council (IGC) said on Thursday it has trimmed its forecast for 2024/25 global wheat production driven partly by a diminished outlook for the European Union.

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Russian farmers ditch wheat for other crops after heavy losses

By Olga Popova and Gleb Bryanski, Reuters November 20, 2024

Russian farmers say they will sow less wheat after heavy losses this year, switching to more profitable crops such as peas, lentils, or sunflowers.

Markets

World food prices reach 18-month high in October, UN says

By Reuters November 8, 2024

World food prices rose in October to an 18-month high as vegetable oils led increases seen in most food staples, United Nations' data showed on Friday.

Markets, News

U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration

By Brenda Goh, Casey Hall, Mei Mei Chu, Reuters November 7, 2024

Some U.S. agriculture producers are bracing for the prospect of a fresh trade war under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump again hitting exports of farm goods to China, but they said while any new tariffs would hurt, they felt better prepared.

Markets

Russia’s grain policies help Ukraine secure sales

By Michael Hogan, Mohamed Ezz, Reuters November 6, 2024

Russia's curbs on wheat exports have inadvertently helped Ukraine secure lucrative sales to Egypt this week while also inflating prices for the world's top importer, traders said.

Surrounded by family members and supporters, Donald Trump makes his acceptance speech at his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after being elected the 47th President of the United States November 5, 2024. Photo: USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect

Markets, News

Global commodity markets react to Trump victory

Election results expected to have deep, immediate effects on global economies

By Reuters November 6, 2024

Commodities from grains, to oil and gas dropped on Wednesday morning as the U.S. dollar rallied and victory for Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election stoked concerns about tariffs and economic growth.

Markets, News

October weather did not favour Ukraine’s winter crops, scientists say

By Reuters November 4, 2024

October weather, as well as in September, was unfavourable for the development of Ukrainian winter crops, most of which lack moisture, analyst APK-Inform quoted the Ukrainian national agricultural academy as saying on Monday.

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China seeks stronger soybean ties with Russia

By Reuters October 30, 2024

China is willing to cooperate more closely with Russia in the soybean industry, its agriculture ministry quoted an official as saying on Wednesday, without giving any details.

BRICS leaders tout joint finance, trade projects at Russian summit

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Opinion: BRICS summit shows determination for a new world order – but internal rifts will buy the West some time

By Stefan Wolff, The Conversation via Reuters Connect October 28, 2024

There's an internal battle in BRICS over its future direction. This, in turn, creates space and time for the West to exercise more positive and constructive influence in the ongoing process of reshaping the international order.

Tag Archives Global trade — page 7

China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output

IGC cuts global wheat crop outlook on poor EU harvest

Russian farmers ditch wheat for other crops after heavy losses

World food prices reach 18-month high in October, UN says

U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration

Russia’s grain policies help Ukraine secure sales

Global commodity markets react to Trump victory

October weather did not favour Ukraine’s winter crops, scientists say

China seeks stronger soybean ties with Russia

Opinion: BRICS summit shows determination for a new world order – but internal rifts will buy the West some time

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