The FAO’s latest Cereal Supply and Demand Brief projects global cereal production for 2024 at 2,841 million tonnes, a downward revision of 0.6% compared to last year.
The benchmark for world food commodity prices rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, increasing by 0.5 percent from October, driven by surging international vegetable oil quotations, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported.
CESCO announced significant progress in the erection of a modern steel mill building and grain storage facility in Douala, Cameroon.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched its 2024 Statistical Yearbook, offering an in-depth overview of the most significant trends shaping global agrifood systems.
Maintenance and machine adjustment in milling operations is fundamental to the success of flour production.
As global food demand continues to rise, the need for efficient, reliable grain storage solutions becomes increasingly important.
In an era marked by significant climatic shifts and growing food security concerns, the principle “every single grain counts” has never been more relevant.
In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions and conflicts, Dennis Voznesenski’s new book, War and Wheat: Navigating Markets During Global Conflict, offers a timely and insightful analysis of the agricultural sector’s response to war.
In the face of war and economic instability, Ukraine's agricultural sector is facing serious challenges.
“The import ban on wheat imposed by TMO until October 15 has been an extremely challenging period for our sector. The ban on imports and the uncertainty in wheat prices have created serious difficulties in maintaining our leadership position in the global market. During this period, our exports have seen an average decrease of 40%. We hope for a swift resolution to restore our export successes. We urge the authorities to support us by providing solutions to ensure we obtain wheat at global prices, so we do not lose our export markets.”
The Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TMEX) is leading the transformation of Turkey's agricultural sector, marked by a remarkable threefold increase in licensed warehouse capacity over five years and the upcoming launch of a futures market by 2025.
Combustible dust safety in the grain industry is an ongoing challenge that requires continuous attention and improvement.
In the ever-evolving sphere of industrial food and feed processing, the role of advanced weighing and dosing systems is of profound importance.
As extreme weather and geopolitical tensions present challenges to global food security, the global grain market is facing significant hurdles.
“Given the diverse quality assessment requirements at different stages of wheat processing— ranging from storage to milling to food production—there is a growing need to explore the current applications of NIR technology in wheat testing..."
As Brazil enters a new planting season, SA Commodities Associate Director Luiz Carlos Santos Jr. provides an in-depth analysis of Brazil’s grain and oilseed landscape.
Japan is experiencing a shortage of rice, leading to escalating prices and widespread empty shelves in supermarkets, as demand has outstripped supply.
Grains form the backbone of Turkey’s agricultural production, standing out as an indispensable resource for both plant and animal production.
According to the USDA’s latest June Pakistan country report, wheat production for the marketing year 2024/25 (May-April) is expected to reach a record 31.4 million metric tons (MMT), which is eleven percent higher than last year’s production of 28.2 MMT.
In an industry where innovation meets necessity, CESCO EPC GmbH stands out as a model of invention and resilience.
In an interview during the recent IDMA Istanbul Expo, Mehmet Büyükzeren, the General Manager of Yılmaz Kardeş Hydraulic Machinery Industry Co., shares his insights on the critical role of logistics in the global grain trade and the increasing demand for advanced unloading platforms.
One of our significant visits at the IDMA Expo was Çift Kartal, a stalwart in the milling machinery industry with over half a century of experience.
In an interview during the IDMA EXPO in Istanbul, André Rigo, International Sales Director of DuraPlas/Maxi-Lift Inc., shared insights on the company’s journey, recent innovations, major projects, and the future of the grain processing industry.
The corn season 2024/25 has started in Ukraine. The country is waiting for Chinese demand, but there are no signs of revival. In the 2023/24 MY (October-September), China already reduced its imports of Ukrainian corn to 4.6 MMT vs 5.5 MMT in the previous season.
Implementation of Turkish wheat import ban on 21 June 2024 was a heavy bearish factor for Black Sea wheat and freight market.
Ukraine has faced significant challenges in maintaining its traditional markets in North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia – particularly in Egypt, Turkey, and Indonesia – since the onset of the war.
The prospects of Ukrainian barley export in 2024/25 MY may seem quite gloomy from the point of view of potential buyers’ demand, as such key destinations like Spain and China may reduce purchases.
At IDMA Istanbul, the industry witnessed the debut of two initiatives by Parantez Media:
Simultaneously organized with IDMA Istanbul, the fifth edition of TABADER’s now customary Doyens Award Ceremony took place on May 2nd at Wow Hotel.
The global grain processing industry convened in Istanbul. The domestic sector, specializing in flour, grain, feed, pulses production equipment, and milling machinery, crucially exporting 90 percent of its output, gathered with over 10,000 professionals from 120 countries at the 10th IDMA Istanbul.
In an exclusive interview during the IDMA Expo in Istanbul, Moulay Abdelkadir Alalaoui, President of the Moroccan Flour Milling Federation (FNM), provides a comprehensive overview of the state of flour milling in Morocco and its relationship with Turkey.
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