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Türkiye increases wheat supplies from Russia

Türkiye increases wheat supplies from Russia

Before Turkey stopped importing wheat from abroad, it had increased purchases from Russia to a maximum of $140.3 million since January, 2024. The Turkish government stopped importing wheat from June 21 to October 15. The measure was …

Iran stockpiling wheat

Iran stockpiling wheat

Iran has purchased some 5.6 million tons of wheat worth over $1.647 billion from domestic producers since April, senior official with the Iranian Ministry of …

Russia bans export of durum wheat

Russia bans export of durum wheat

The Russian government is introducing a temporary ban on the export of durum wheat, the government’s press service reported. "An order on this has been signed. The decision is aimed at ensuring food security and …

Georgia bans wheat imports until November

Georgia bans wheat imports until November

Georgia introduced a ban on the import of wheat. Amid heavy rains, crops fail to meet quality standards, forcing farmers to feed wheat to livestock

Russia exports record amount of grain

Russia exports record amount of grain

Russia exported a record amount of grain in the 2022 agricultural year - 60 million tonnes, Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev said, noting that about 47 million tonnes of wheat were exported. "If we talk …

Wheat price declined thanks to grain deal

Wheat price declined thanks to grain deal

Due to the implementation of the Moscow-Ankara grain deal, the average price for wheat decreased from $440 per ton to $320, Turkish Minister of Agriculture Vahit Kirisci told the TRT TV channel. “As of January 5, some 16.8 …

Egypt looks further afield for wheat

Egypt looks further afield for wheat

Egypt recently bought 240,000 tons of wheat from Russia directly, as the government continues to work on plans to avert a food crisis and preserve local supplies

Turkiye hopes for progress in wheat issue

Turkiye hopes for progress in wheat issue

Turkiye is counting on progress on the issue of Ukrainian grain, Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said.  “Turkey continues to adhere to its role of intermediary by maintaining contacts with the parties. …

Georgia to ban export of wheat, barley for one year

Georgia to ban export of wheat, barley for one year

The Georgian Government has decided to ban the export of wheat and barley from the country over the next year starting on July 4, Georgian Agriculture Minister Otar Shamugia said on Tuesday. In his comments, Shamugia stressed the …

Will Europeans survive without Russian wheat

Will Europeans survive without Russian wheat

With the West seemingly in knots over wheat and grains supplies from the upcoming 2022 harvest, sanctions appear poised to bite them back with the complete destruction of trade with Russia

India bans wheat exports

India bans wheat exports

The Indian leadership announced a ban on the wheat export from the country to ensure food security and to help neighboring and needy states, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry's press service reports. The decision was made …

Kazakhstan imposed quota on wheat exports

Kazakhstan imposed quota on wheat exports

Regional integration is often touted as a logical solution to problems like food insecurity, but it won’t necessarily solve a region-wide problem

Russia to suspend grain exports to Eurasian Economic Union

Russia to suspend grain exports to Eurasian Economic Union

Russia will suspend exports of wheat, meslin, rye, barley and corn to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) until Aug 31 in a move to secure its home market with enough food, the economy ministry said. Russia will also ban sugar exports to …