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The MARS agricultural monitoring service on Tuesday increased the forecast for the average yield of soft wheat in the EU from 6.00 to 6.03 t/ha compared to March estimates, which will exceed the 2024 figure by 8%. At the same time, the forecast for rapeseed yield was left unchanged at 3.2 t/ha, which will be 9% higher than last year.   A dry March is worsening harvest prospects in northeastern Europe, while crops in Turkey are suffering due to cold and drought.   In...

According to the forecast of the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture, grain production in 2025 could increase by 41% compared to last year to 4.4 million tons thanks to abundant rains in March and April, the Grain Online agency reports with reference to The North Africa Post.   The country has suffered from drought for seven consecutive years, and last year was able to harvest only 3.1 million tons of grain, significantly below the annual average of 7 million tons.   This...

The weighted average purchase price of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine on CPT terminals, EXW elevators, CPT processors, FCA, CPT dollar, FOB, DAF, CIF Purchase prices in Ukraine  CPT terminal, UAH EXW elevators, UAH CPT processor, UAH FCA, UAH FCA, $ CPT terminal, $ FOB, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals7500 6800 ↓ 75 380 Mustard seeds 25000 Peas 14800 Rye 12000 Coriander 27000 Corn10771 ↑ 25 9792...

Corn prices in Ukraine continue to rise, despite the stabilization of wheat prices and the decline in corn quotes on world exchanges.   During the week, export prices for corn in Black Sea ports increased by $2–3/t to $233–236/t or UAH 10,900–11,000/t, but traders paid a higher price for large volumes and fast delivery.   Farmers are actively sowing spring crops, so they practically do not sell, which leads to a shortage of corn on the...

In Ukraine, farmers are holding back wheat sales amid a lack of rainfall, which keeps demand and prices for food grains high, while quotes on world exchanges have decreased by 1.5-2.8% over the week due to favorable weather in the EU and the US and reduced import demand.   During the week, export prices for food wheat in Black Sea ports remained at the level of 11,000-11,100 UAH/t or 234-237 $/t, and for feed wheat - within 10,550-10,650 UAH/t or 225-226 $/t.   In the...

Heavy rains in March and April delayed the soybean harvest in Argentina, and analysts expect the crop to be reduced due to flooding. But the rains have improved crop conditions, which will boost yields, and drier weather in the coming weeks should speed up the harvest.   May soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade rose 4.5% last week and were trading at $382/t this week amid improving weather in Argentina and accelerated planting in the US.   According to the Buenos...

The weighted average purchase price of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine on CPT terminals, EXW elevators, CPT processors, FCA, CPT dollar, FOB, DAF, CIF Purchase prices in Ukraine  CPT terminal, UAH EXW elevators, UAH CPT processor, UAH FCA, UAH FCA, $ CPT terminal, $ FOB, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals7500 6800 ↓ 75 380 Mustard seeds 25000 Peas 14800 Rye 12000 Coriander 27000 Corn10746 ↓ 12 9787...

According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, in 2025, the area sown with winter rapeseed in the country increased by 2.3% compared to the previous year to 1.11 million hectares, which will allow it to become the second largest rapeseed producer in Europe.   France will become the leader in rapeseed cultivation, where almost 1.27 million hectares have been sown with oilseed for the 2025 harvest. In total, 5.8 million hectares of area will be allocated for rapeseed in the EU...