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US and Iran Claim Victory After Last-Minute Ceasefire, Iran Agrees Safe Passage of Vessels Through Hormuz
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after weeks of escalating conflict,...
US Wheat Area May Hit Century-Low in 2026 as Farmers Shift to Soybeans: USDA Report
US wheat acreage is projected to fall to a record low in 2026, according to the...
Global Wheat Outlook Stable for 2026, But Iran War Clouds Input Costs and Sowing Decisions
Global wheat production for 2026 is forecast at 820 million tonnes, remaining above...
FAO Food Price Index rises in March as Iran war raises energy costs, Pressure on fertilizer supplies
Global food prices rose for the second straight month in March, with the FAO Food...
World Trade Organization MC14 Ends in Deadlock; E-Commerce Pact Collapses, Fisheries Talks Advance Amid India’s Push
The World Trade Organization MC14 ended without consensus, deferring key decisions...
Middle East Conflict Triggers Fertiliser, Energy Shock; Raises Risks for Asia’s Agriculture and Economy: ADB
An Asian Development Bank report warns that the Middle East conflict is disrupting...
Global Initiative Calls for Overhaul of WTO Farm Trade Rules Ahead of MC14
As the WTO’s MC14 begins today, a global initiative has called for a fundamental...
14th Ministerial Conference of WTO to Begin Today, Piyush Goyal to Lead Indian Delegation
The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) begins in Yaoundé,...
Climate Change To Widen Mortality Gap, India Faces Uneven Heat Risks
Climate change is projected to cause ten times more people to die in poor countries...
China Boosts Grain Output, Expands Soybean Imports to Secure Food and Feed Demand
China is increasing grain production, especially corn, through higher yields while...
US Rice Exports Hit by Middle East Conflict as Global Prices Soften Amid Supply Glut
Global rice prices ease as high supply meets weak demand, but the Middle East conflict...
WMO Warns Earth’s Climate Imbalance Threatens Global Food Security and Agriculture
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that rising climate imbalance...
Trump Postpones Iran Strikes for 5 Days After ‘Productive’ Talks, Iran Denies Negotiation
President Trump delays military strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days after...
WTO MC14 Set to Expose Deep Divides as Key Trade Issues Head for Stalemate
The WTO’s MC14 in Yaoundé is set to highlight deep divisions between developed and...
Global Grains Output to Hit Record 2.47 Billion Tonnes in 2025-26, Stocks to Rebuild: IGC
The International Grains Council projects record global grain production of 2,470...
Iran Retaliates with Missile Strikes on Gulf Energy Hubs After Israel Hits South Pars; Trump Warns of ‘Massive’ Response
Iran retaliates against Israel by striking energy hubs in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and...
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