Indian agriculture faces crisis: farm leader:

India's agriculture sector faces a crisis because of declining productivity due to urbanisation   ...

Wheat's support from short-closing may be near end:

The wave of short-covering in wheat futures which has supercharged the grain's price recovery in its benchmark    ...

Wheat Drops as Rain Predicted in U.S. Boosts Crop Prospects; Corn Declines:

Wheat slid from a four-month high in Chicago as rain predicted in the U.S.   ...

Wheat prices higher on FSU concerns:

Global wheat prices have moved  higher over the past few days on a combination of new crop concerns and the fact that   ...

Fresh wheat setbacks send prices rising, again:

Morocco joined the list of countries on grains investors' at-risk list as concerns for Ukraine shifted up a gear   ...

Russia considering protective grain export duty:

Deputy Agriculture Minister Ilya Shestakov has told Reuters that Russia is considering a protective grain export duty to   ...

IGC: 2012-13 world wheat crop at 685 million tonnes:

The International Grains Council’s (IGC) preliminary world wheat production forecast for 2012-13   ...

Wheat Climbs for Sixth Days as Dwindling Russian Supply May Boost Demand:

Wheat advanced for a sixth day, the longest winning streak this year  ...

USDA staff ease fears of Russia grain export curbs:

US farm officials eased fears of curbs on Russian grain exports, concerns which boosted wheat prices, by forecasting  ...

Russian grain exports fast enough to trigger curbs:

The pace of Russia's grain exports, while slowed by rising quotes from merchants, may still be sufficient to provoke ...

World sugar surplus seen sharply lower next season:

The global sugar surplus is forecast to more than halve into next season, and prices look set to ease by the end of  ...

EU wheat pricing transformed by Black Sea hiccups:

A slowdown in grain exports from the Black Sea, highlighted by a warning from Kazakhstan over a shortage of railcars ...

Algeria firm to double sugar exports:

Algerian firm Cevital, the biggest sugar refiner in North Africa, expects to more than double sugar exports this year  ...

Grain futures out of favour, compared with shares:

The liquidation in Chicago futures that followed this month's US reports showing higher-than-expected crop inventories  ...

Strategy Grains backs record wheat stocks number:

A second analyst in two days has forecast world wheat stocks hitting a record high next season, boosted by stronger  ...

World wheat stocks 'to hit record' in 2012-13:

World wheat stocks are to edge higher still to a record next season despite a marginally lower harvest  ...

Fall of global sugar prices by 26pc to reduce pressure on consumers:

The cost of sugar in the domestic market is expected to reduce gradually following  ...

Vietnam to topple Thailand as world's biggest rice exporter:

Vietnam will eclipse Thailand as the world's biggest rice exporter this year as the government's pledging scheme  ...

Russian Grain Exports Reach 18.6 Million Tons:

Russia has exported 18.6 million metric tons of grains so far in the current marketing year  ...

Thai Rice Sellers Lower Their Quotes; Viet Rice Sellers Increase Quotes:

Thai 5% rice is shown around $525 - $535 per ton,  ...

Vietnam to export 30,000 tons of sugar:

 On January 1st, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the Vietnam Sugar Association’s proposal ...

India's rice exports likely to grow to 6m metric tons:

The All India Rice Exporters Association's president, said that in the year ending March 31, the country's rice exports ...

Morocco grain strong despite planting delay:

The 2011/12 grain planting season in Morocco had a late start, with the first significant rainfalls arriving the week  ...

Thailand's rice exports are expected to fall:

Thailand's rice exports are expected to fall more than 30 per cent this year to about 7 million tons due to high prices ...

Indonesia targets zero rice imports in 2012:

Indonesia will not import rice in 2012 and instead maintain high stock levels by buying 4 million tonnes of the staple grain from  ...

AWB: Wheat pool returns rise $3-10 a tonne in 2011-12:

The majority of The Australian Wheat Board (AWB) 2011/12 season estimated pool returns (EPRs) have increased by ...

Kansas Winter Wheat Improves After Precipitation:

 About 53 percent of the winter wheat in Kansas, the biggest producer, was rated good-to-excellent as of Jan. 1 ...

Food prices may ease this year: FAO chief:

Food prices may ease in 2012 due to a slowing global economy, though no drastic drop from high levels is expected ...

Thai 2011/12 second rice crop delayed, output seen up:

Severe floods will delay Thailand’s 2011/12 second rice crop by around 2 months but production is likely to rise ...

Russia’s Grain Exports Were 15 Million Tons:

Russia exported more than 15 million metric tons of grain from July through November, including 12.8 million tons ...

Jordan seeks to increase farm exports to Russia:

Ministry of Agriculture Secretary General discussed with the deputy chairman of the Russian-Jordanian Business Council ...

India’s Oct. 1 – Dec. 15 sugar output 18pc:

India has produced 4.6 million tonnes of sugar between Oct. 1 and Dec. 15, the Indian Sugar Mills Association ...

Ukraine harvests 58 million tons of grain:

As of December 13, 2011, Ukraine threshed 57.9 million tons of grain in bunker weight ...

Egypt hails competitive price of French wheat:

Egypt, the world's top wheat importer, hailed the growing competitiveness of French supplies as it bought from   ...

EU sugar crop to set record in 2011/12 on Germany, France, U.K.:

Sugar production in the European Union will climb to a record in the 2011-12  ...

Brazil supply hopes strike bearish note on sugar:

Commentators struck a bearish note on sugar price prospects even as data showed "collapsing" late-season output in Brazil  ...

Global Wheat Production/ Consumption Surge:

USDA: Global wheat production and consumption in 2011/12 are both projected at a record and stocks are   ...

U.S. 2012 wheat carryover up 6% from November:

U.S. wheat carryover on June 1, 2012, was projected at 878 million bushels, up 50 million bushels, or 6%, from  ...

Syria buys 100,000 tonnes of Black Sea region wheat:

Syria's state grains agency has purchased 100,000 tonnes of Black Sea region wheat, thought likely to come from ...

Cut-price Argentine wheat wins Egyptian order:

Discounting by Argentina - at last - won it victory at an Egyptian grain tender, undercutting Black Sea supplies ...

Huge Aussie wheat crop weighs on grains:

That Standard & Poor's downgrade, which prompted a weak close to Chicago's grains market in the last session ...

Saudi buyers offered wheat from around world:

Saudi Arabia's state grains buyer has been offered wheat from Europe, Australia, the United States ...

Russia grain drain raises fears over quality wheat:

Futures in high-protein Kansas wheat offer one of the best potential bets in commodities  ...

Pakistan.  Rice  exports  drop:

The rice exports declined to 0.862 million tons during the first four months (July-October) of this fiscal year against 0.977 million tons in the corresponding period  ...

Ukraine plans to re-sow 1.5 mln ha of winter grain areas:

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine plans that agrarians to re-sow 1.5 mln ha of winter grain crops in  ...

Indonesian rice imports not to exceed 2 mln tons this year:

The Indonesian government will not issue a license for the importation of rice more than two million tons this year ...

Egypt studies buying Polish, Hungarian wheat:

Egypt, the world's biggest wheat importer, said on Sunday it could add Polish and Hungarian wheat to its list of origins ...

Indonesian, Thailand sign MoU for Thai rice purchases:

Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thailand to buy one million tonnes of Thai rice annually ...

Wheat price 'may have reached floor' after falls:

Wheat prices may have reached a floor for now after dropping in Europe and South America sufficient to leave Black Sea ...

Indian government to take decision on sugar exports:

The industry is seeking an early decision on sugar exports as global prices are softening and a further delay in announcing the  ...

Vietnam rice in advantageous position:

Pricing is the biggest challenge facing Vietnamese rice in the world market, V Subramanian, vice president of the  ...

Russia 2011 grain harvest at 96 mln tons:

As of November 1, Russia has harvested 96 million tons of grain, which is 53% more than in 2010 ...

Record Kazakhstan crop leads world wheat production:

World wheat production is projected up 2.1 million tons this month to a near-record 683.3 million, just 1 million tons lower ...

Ag groups underline Ukraine's two main farm risks:

Kernel Holding and Ukrzernoprom Agro highlighted two key risks facing Ukraine agriculture groups as they joined...

Rice yield may see another boom - FAO:

Bangladesh is likely to bag a record rice crop for the second consecutive year, (FAO) in a forecast released ...

Wheat shippers battle for sales as global grain glut expands:

France may lose its place as the second-biggest wheat exporter after failing to win more than a dozen tenders in Egypt ...

Global rice production forecast reduced USDA:

The 2011/12 global rice production forecast was reduced by 0.4 million tons this month to 461.0 million tons  ...

Thai Rice Sellers Keep Prices Mostly Unchanged:

Thai rice sellers kept their quotes mostly unchanged from yesterday. Thai Hommali rice is quoted around  ...

Morocco ups prices for local sugar beet, cane:

Morocco has agreed to raise prices paid to local farmers of sugar beet and cane to cut reliance on raw sugar imports and  ...

Argentine wheat undercuts Russia, Ukraine supplies:

Argentine wheat flexed its muscle as tough price competitor on international markets by extending to more than $3 a tonne  ...

Rice Output in Indonesia May Fall This Year:

Unhusked rice production in Indonesia, the third-largest consumer, may decline 1.6 percent this year ...

Russia collected 96 million tons of grain in bunker weight:

 According to Russian Ministry of Agriculture, is at 33 million tonnes more than in the corresponding period of  ...

Ukraine. Winter grain crops sown on over 7.7 mln hectares:

Winter grain crops were sown on 7.73 million hectares in Ukraine as of October 28, 2011, or 95% of the target ...

Egypt extends ban on rice exports:

Egypt has extended the ban on rice exports to ensure there is no shortage of supply, Trade Minister Mahmoud Eisa said on ...

Ukraine wheat misses out on Egyptian order:

Ukraine, while regaining clearance as an approved wheat exporter to Egypt, will have to wait longer to win an order ...

Floods Ruining Thai Rice Erases Global Glut:

Thailand’s worst floods in more than a half century may have wiped out as much as 14 percent of paddy fields in the world’s ...

Kazakhstan: harvested 28.8 million tons of grain:

According to the regional departments of Agriculture on October 24 this year the country had harvested 99.5% of the grain..

Ukraine. 47.3 million tons of grain threshed:

As of October 21, Ukraine threshed 47.3 million tons of grain, which is 20.1% more than by this date in 2010 .....

Still scope for speculators to buy more sugar:

There may be still scope for fast money to buy further sugar contracts, despite another wave of buying which saw speculators .....

Rice price ruses add more stress to global market:

A campaign promise that helped bring Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her political party to power in the July elections is roiling the global .....

Record yields seen for some Australian wheat crops:

Northern areas of Western Australia's wheat belt are on track for record production .....

Ukraine Agmin sees higher grain crop, record export:

Ukraine is likely to harvest about 53 million tonnes of grain in 2011 compared to 39.2 million in 2010 and the previous 2011 .....

Egypt says to grow 3 mln acres of wheat in 2011/12:

Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer, expects to grow 3 million acres of wheat in the 2011/12 season .....

Russian grain prices keep falling despite ban threat:

Russian domestic grain prices continued a decline as harvesting approached its finish last week in spite of an announcement that

Thai flooding buoys rice and sugar prices:

Rice prices hit a three-year high in Vietnam, and recovered from a two-month low in Chicago ......

Russia could export 200 KT of white sugar in 2011/12:

Russia might export up to 200,000 tonnes of white beet sugar between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 ......

Thai rice plan could hit global market:

Thailand's new rice policy that aims to pay farmers hefty premium could cost it customers, while  ......

India. rice output may cross target on rains & higher sowing

Rice output in India, the world's second-largest grower, is likely to cross the record target of 102 million tonne in the crop ......

Thai rice plan could hit global market:

Thailand's new rice policy that aims to pay farmers hefty premium could cost it customers, while  ......

Ukraine To Participate In Egypt's Wheat Import Tender:

Ukrainian reliable market source says that GASC will allow Ukraine to participate in Egyptandrsquo;s wheat import tenders ......

US rice farmers have high hopes for China:

After years of effort, U.S. farmers believe they are close to getting permission to sell rice in China, a potentially huge boost ......

Egypt's wheat stocks enough for four months:

Egypt, the world's biggest wheat importer, has 2.8 million tonnes of wheat in storage that would last for four months ......

Quality cloud over fresh Ukraine-Egypt wheat trade:

Regaining access to Egyptian wheat tenders may not, for now, improve Ukraine's grain export fortunes......

Russia’s grain harvest expected to reach 93 million tons:

Russia’s grain harvest in 2011 is expected to reach 93 million tons, if the weather is favourable......

IGC raises world wheat ending stocks forecast:

Russian farmers harvested 86.4 million metric tons of grains and pulses as of yesterday ......

IGC raises world wheat ending stocks forecast:

The International Grains Council (IGC) on Sept. 22 raised its forecast for 2011-12 world wheat ending stocks to 193 mln T

World wheat sowings for 2012 'to hit decade high':

World wheat sowings could increase to their highest in at least a decade, and US corn area fall short of Informa's upbeat ...

Thai rice price jumps ahead of intervention:

Thailand's main export rice grade was offered as high as $660 per tonne this week, up from $595 last week...

Russia Expands Ports to Become Second-Biggest Wheat Exporter: Freight:

Russia is poised to again become the world’s second-biggest wheat exporter as

Russia. Grain exports seen at 23mn tons in 2011-2012:

Russia's grain exports could amount to about 23 million tons of grain in          2011-2012 MY...

Thai rice subsidy could cause price turbulence:

A populist policy aimed at boosting the incomes of Thai farmers has raised fears of global rice price turbulence ...

Ukraine harvests 37.6 million tons of grain by September 23:

Ukraine as of September 23 harvested 37.627 million tons of grain and leguminous crops from an area of 12 million hectares...

Ukraine harvests over 37 million tons of grain:

Ukraine as of September 21 harvested over 37 million tons of grain and leguminous crops from an area of ......

Russia harvested over 81 mln tonnes of grains:

In the current year the general grain production volumes in Russia are expected to reach 90 mln tonnes ..........

Wheat Climbs for Second Day as Adverse U.S. Weather May Reduce Crop Yields:

Wheat rose for a second day in Chicago on speculation that adverse ....

European wheat as export prices are falling:

European Wheat Stock Exchange after the Chicago continued to fall. Negative background of trading remains a .....

Rice May Slump, Easing Global Food Inflation:

Rice, which has beaten corn, wheat and soybeans in the past year, may drop as India restarts non- basmati exports...

Sugar Production in India Seen at Four-Year High:

Sugar output in India, the second- biggest producer, may surge to the highest level in four years after farmers boosted planting...

U.S. Rice Harvest Behind Normal :

USDA reports that as of September 18, 37% of the U.S. rice crop is harvested, up from 47% a week prior but below......

Investors in Brazil sugar set for huge gain:

Investors in Brazil's sugar sector, which have included BP, Bunge and Louis Dreyfus, look set for supercharged gains ...

India's rice exports to ease food inflation fears:

Indian rice exports will hit global markets with a bang, regaining not just market share lost in three years of absence but also....

USDA: Global rice production projected to be the highest on record:

The 2011/12 global rice production forecast was reduced by 73KT this month.

Thailand May Give Up Top Rice-Exporter Role:

Thailand is willing to relinquish its role as the world’s biggest rice exporter as the government prepares to buy grain directly..

Global Wheat Supplies 7.6 Million Tons Higher:

Projected U.S. wheat ending stocks for 2011/12 are raised 90 million bushels this month with higher expected imports and....

Tight but nervous grain market:

Grain prices continue to fluctuate on global economic news, but remain underpinned by tight supply and demand.

Kazakhs defy sceptics by winning Egypt wheat order:

Kazakhstan has, for the first time since last year's drought-hit harvest, won a wheat order from Egypt ....

Ukraine is unlikely to cancel the export duties on grains:

Ukraine is likely to keep the customs duties on grain exports until the end of 2011, forecasted Anatoly Rozgon ..............

Black Earth yields raise doubts over Russia grains:

Black Earth Farming heightened doubts over rosy expectations for Russia's grain harvest by revealing "disappointing" yields, after dry weather which..........

Russia’s grain harvest at 51.4 million tonnes as of Wed:

Russia’s grain harvest amounted to 51.4 million tonnes as of Wednesday over a harvesting area exceeding 18.4 mln ha.

Wheat declines on concern faltering global economic growth may slow demand:

Wheat declined for the first time this week on concern the global economic recovery...

Thais Encourage Viets to Raise Their Rice Prices:

As Thai government is getting ready to start buying rough rice from Thai rice farmers at about $500 per ton.

Sugar revival catches many speculators off guard:

The strong rebound in sugar futures, which continued on Monday, wrong-footed many speculators.

UK wheat crop exceeds estimates:

According to Jonathan Lane, trading manager at Gleadell Agriculture Ltd, U.K. wheat output is set to exceed estimates...

Ukraine improves forecast for quality of grain:

The Ukrainian Agricultural Policy and Food Ministry has said that the quality of wheat is improving...

Syria Seeks to Export 500,000 Tons of Hard Wheat:

Syria may export 500,000 metric tons of hard wheat produced locally this year and import an equal quantity of soft wheat after

Thai Rice Price Jumps 3.4% to $582 Per Ton:

Thai rice export prices, the benchmark for Asia, rose 3.4 percent after floods damaged crops and because of ....

Ukraine. Grain stocks 19% up against last year stocks:

Grain stocks at agrarian enterprises of Ukraine (except for small enterprises) and enterprises engaged in its storage ....

Sugar to Climb 5.5% as Brazilian Crop Slides..:

Sugar may advance 5.5 percent by December as China, the second-biggest user, and Indonesia replenish stockpiles...

Rice Set to Climb as Thailand Imposes Curbs:

The smallest increase in rice stockpiles in five years means global grain inventories will extend a decline that already drove ...

Sugar prices seen staying high as China replenish inventories:

World sugar prices may range between 23 cents and 28 cents a pound as China, the second-biggest user.....

Global Rice Production Projected To Be the Highest:

The 2011/12 global rice production forecast was reduced by 73,000 tons this month to 456.3 million tons.....

EU Wheat: Production Estimates Rise with Harvest:

The USDA’s August estimate for wheat in the European Union (EU) is 133.5 million tons from 25.8 million hectares.

USDA Report May Show Higher EU Wheat Output:

Wheat output in Europe may be forecast higher than last month in a U.S. government report on better...

Ukraine exports 760,000 tons of grains since July 1:

Starting July 1, 2011 Ukraine has exported 760,000 tons of grain crops, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food .

Vietnam to export more rice to cash in on surging demand:

World s second largest rice exporter Vietnam said it will export more rice to cash in on the demand boom for the...

US wheat exports nearly as cheap as Russia's:

The drop in Western wheat prices has taken them close to Russian values on export markets.

Crop prices - relatively - immune to new downturn:

Analysts voiced faith in agricultural commodity futures proving unscathed by a renewed downturn in the world economy...

Turkey, Egypt top buyers of Russian grain in July:

Turkey and Egypt, the top two buyers of Russian grain for the past five years, bought the most grain from the Black Sea..

Vietnam rice prices jump since July supply scarce:

Vietnamese rice prices have risen nearly 5 percent since late July and exporters are having trouble buying enough grain for ....

Japan Revives Rice Futures Trade:

When the Tokyo Grain Exchange, operator of Japan’s largest agricultural bourse, bet its future on rice trading..

Egypt Seeks to Broaden Wheat Import Sources :

Egypt is stepping up efforts to find more sources after prices it paid for Russian grain climbed

In July 2011, Russia exported over 2.3 mln tonnes of grains:

According to Rosselkhoznadzor during July Russia exported 2.38 mln tonnes of grains

Brazil sugar cane output set for 2012 recovery:

Brazil's sugar cane output is set for a recovery in 2012, US Department of Agriculture attaches said

SOFTS-Sugar, cocoa dip on economic concerns, firm dollar:

ICE sugar and cocoa futures fell on Tuesday, weighed by a firmer dollar and weak global growth prospects

Ukraine: grain exports in June increased by 4.5 times:

The value of grain export volumes from Ukraine in June 2011 increased by 4.5 times compared to June 2010

Thailand's rice exports increased to 6.3 million tonnes:

Thailand's rice exports increased to 6.3 million tonnes in the first half of 2011, valued at Bt107 billion (US$3.58 billion)

Aggressive Russian export pricing:

Russian grain exports resume their role in the global grain market, after the Russian government decided not to extend the grain

Thriving Russia wheat traders win third Egypt sale:

Russia reasserted its dominance at Egyptian wheat tenders, winning its third clean sweep in a row.

Bulgaria Mulls Exporting Wheat to Jordan:

Bulgaria could export wheat to Jordan, covering all the Arab country's wheat needs.

USDA restricts rice imports to protect against insect:

Effective July 30, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

Indonesia will import 500,000 tons of rice from Vietnam:

Indonesia's State board of logistics said Indonesia will import 500 KT of rice from Vietnam to strengthen its stocks this year.

Egypt satisfied with Russia new crop wheat:

Egypt's main state wheat buyer said on Friday he was satisfied with the quality of Russian new crop grain...

Russia produced 17 mln tonnes of grains:

As of July 23, 2011, agrarians of Russia produced 17 mln tonnes of grains. The average yield totaled 36 c/ha..

Wheat Output in North Dakota to Suffer:

Wheat production in North Dakota, the biggest U.S. grower, may lag behind government estimates after unrelenting rains

Sugar futures jump on - another - Brazil downgrade:

Sugar prices jumped 5% after Kingsman joined analysis groups cutting forecasts for Brazil's sugar output.

Russia boosts further grain traders' rosy outlook:

Russia lifted its forecast for grain shipments, heralding an even brighter outlook for merchants reaping hefty ..

Thai Rice Price Gains 1.4% to $563 a Ton:

Thai rice prices, the benchmark for Asia, rose 1.4 percent on continued optimism the incoming government will buy the grain at .

Egypt wants to inspect grains at ports in Russia:

Egypt’s General Authority for Supply Commodities wants to inspect Russian grains bound for export at ports in Russia.

Black Sea wheat back in the world market:

Just days after it lifted its nearly one-year ban on wheat exports, Russia sold 150,000 tonnes of hard milling wheat to..

Ukraine threshes 15.6 million tons of grain as of July 18:

Ukraine as of July 18, 2011, had threshed 15.6 million tonnes of early grain and leguminous crops from 5.5 million hectares.

India may produce over 24.5 million tons of sugar:

According to the data from India, sugar production in India had reached 24.5 million tons up to July.13th..

Russia, India and weather conspire to weaken grains:

According to Andrew Sizov Jun., Executive Director of the Analytical Center SovEcon, due to the increase of grain ...

Pakistan may export 4-4.5million tons of rice:

With a big expected harvest of paddy, Pakistan may export as much as 4.5million tons of rice during 2011/12.

Rice Jumps to Highest as Thailand Helps Farmers:

Rice climbed to the costliest since 2008 on concern higher guaranteed prices for farmers in Thailand, the top shipper...

USDA lowers wheat exports forecast for 2011-2012 MY:

Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the USDA lowered its forecast of wheat exports from Ukraine in 2011-2012 ..

Summary  of  July  USDA report :

The July WASDE report estimates global wheat supplies for 2011/12 0.9 million tonnes higher than June projections ...

India. Govt allows exports of non-basmati rice:

The government today allowed exports of one million tonnes of non-basmati rice, lifting an over three-year old ban ...

Rice May Extend Gains as Supplies Tighten on Thailand:

Rice prices in Thailand, the world’s biggest exporter, may extend gains as supplies tighten at the end of the harvest season...

Wheat  Drops for a Second Day:

Wheat and corn declined for a second day, as investor demand for commodities waned after U.S. lawmakers failed to ...

Late rains lift hopes for Russia's grains harvest:

Late rains have improved the prospects for Russia's grain harvest such that it may recover nearly fully to 2009 levels.

Vietnam's rice shipments on the rise this year:

Vietnam's rice exports this year are expected to top 7 mln T with figures for third and fourth quarter rice exports ....

Russia wins second keynote wheat order in two days:

Russia highlighted its return as a fierce competitor in grain exports by gaining its second victory in two days ....

Commodities in biggest drop since 2008:

Сommodities have posted their largest quarterly loss since the 2008 financial crisis, and ended June on the defensive...

Rice May Rally 56% as Pro-Thaksin Party Sweeps to Power in Thai Elections:

Rice prices in Thailand, the biggest exporter, may rally 56 percent by yearend.

Rice Supplies Tightening in China May Increase Imports:

Rice supply in China, the world’s biggest grower and consumer, may decline after drought and floods damaged crops.

Vietnam exported 3.5 million tonnes of rice in the first six months of this year, earning US$1.7 billion.

Suffering from a record-shattering drought, European nations started preparing emergency plans this week.

Sugar futures rally on Brazil crop fears:

Raw sugar futures in New York ended sharply higher as updated crush data from Brazil's Centre/South renewed concern...

Sugar futures rally on Brazil crop fears:

Raw sugar futures in New York ended sharply higher as updated crush data from Brazil's Centre/South renewed concern...

Philippines launches rice farm mechanization plan:

As part of its efforts to attain self sufficiency in rice production, the Philippines said rice farming in the country

China completes summer wheat harvest:

World’s leading wheat producer China said it has nearly completed its summer harvest, with 87.8 percent of its winter...

Russia grain prices too low to trigger export duty:

Low export demand, ample supplies and a decline in world wheat futures are likely to push Russia's domestic grain prices below..

Grain-U.S. futures recovery ahead of USDA report:

U.S. wheat, corn and soybeans staged gains of up to 1.2 percent in a nervous market on Tuesday

Markets retreat: US wheat and barley:

Wheat opened the week lower, but Minneapolis cut its losses late to end with small gains

FAO: World rice output in 2011 estimated at 476 mln tonnes:

Global rice production is expected to touch 476 million tonnes in 2011, on the back of improved weather conditions

Wheat harvest in Ukraine expected at 19-20.5 mln T:

Grain market experts have predicted that the wheat harvest in Ukraine in 2011 will reach 19-20.5 million tons

FAO trims global crop forecast, says prices to stay higher:

FAO on Wednesday warned that global grain prices are likely to stay higher as it trimmed global crop forecast.

African demand to keep up Asian rice price:

Increased demand from African countries continued to keep up rice prices as world’s top two exporters Thailand and Vietnam..

Global Sugar Production to Rise by 10.5 Million Tons:

Global sugar production will rise by 10.5 million metric tons in the season starting in October to about 176 million tons

Thailand to increase rice output by 15%:

Thailand, the world's biggest rice exporter, planned to increase annual production by 15 percent to 35 million tonnes of paddy

Drought hits English wheat and may caused the lowest yield:

Severe drought pressure on English wheat crops this year could result in some of the lowest wheat yields there since the 1980s,.

GM rice spreads, prompts debate in China:

Genetically modified rice has been spreading illegally for years in China, officials have admitted.

Sugar prices 'to return to 15 cents a pound':

According to veteran analyst Judith Ganes, sugar prices could close most of their gap towards last year's nadir.

European Wheat Crops Suffer from Drought:

Wheat crops across Europe are in trouble because of the driest growing conditions in at least 36 years.

Dry weather cuts hopes for Brazil's sugar output:

A spell of two months without rain cut the potential for sugar output in Brazil's main growing region by nearly 1.5m tonnes.

Saudi to import 2m tonnes wheat in 2011:

Saudi Arabia expects about 2 million tonnes of wheat imports this year unchanged from 2010.

Thailand is expected to export 9-9.5 million tonnes of rice:

Thailand is expected to export 9-9.5 million tonnes of rice this year, with the quantity possibly reaching 10 million tonnes

World food prices to remain high until 2012:

High and volatile agricultural commodity prices are likely to prevail until 2012, according to the biannual Food Outlook

Sugar Rising as Thailand Port Congestion Worst in Memory:

Thailand is driving up global prices as the worst port congestion in memory restricts shipments

Wheat Export Ban by India May End:

Wheat production in India, the world’s second-biggest grower, may advance to a record for a fourth year

World: Mid – Week Market Update:

Grain prices have fallen since the end of last week as rain returned to the UK and parts of Europe acting as damage limitation

Drought to slash French wheat exports by 30%:

France's soft wheat shipments are to slump by nearly one-third thanks to drought and renewed competition from the Black Sea.

Russia. Grain prices surge as exports set to resume:

The price of wheat has surged more than 10% in southern Russia as grain exporters are stepping up purchases before the ban...

China: Early Rice Planting On Track Despite Drought:

Rice farmers in S. China have managed to finish rice transplant in the fields despite suffering a drought for months.

Ukrainian grain exports forecast  around 20-21 mln T:

Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation forecasts exports of grains in 2011/2012 marketing year at the level of 20-21 mln T.

Wheat futures advance as rains may be too late for Eu Crop:

Wheat may gain as almost half of the U.S. winter crop remained in poor condition, while rains in France, Germany and ....

Thailand Hoping To Export 10 Mil MT This Year :

Local media reports from Thailand have quoted that overseas shipments have exceeded targets each month this year ....

Russia unexpectedly developed into a major rice exporter:

Rice harvest in Russia for the year increased by 30% and reached an unprecedented 1.2 million tonnes..

Rice  Soaring  50%  in  Thailand :

Thai rice prices, a benchmark for Asia, may jump 50 percent by the end of the year under a plan by the party favored to...

Ukraine could become major supplier of wheat to Asia :

The world prices of wheat can retain their current positions in the second half of 2011. Thus, the factor of droughts in Eu....

Russian wheat prices jump after export ban lifted :

The rise in Russia's wheat prices since the lifting of the country's export ban may not - in practice - be as dramatic as ....

Wheat tumbles after Russia lifts grain export ban:

Wheat tumbled nearly 5% in Paris as investors gave their first reaction to Russia's decision lift its grain export ban.

Wheat Gains for Second Day on Concern Dry Weather in Eu:

Wheat rose for a second day in Chicago on speculation dry weather may have hurt crops in France, Germany and the U.K..

Vietnam. Sugar production climbs by 21.3 percent:

Vietnam produced 1.13 million tonnes of sugar in the 2010-11 sugarcane seasons, up 21.3 percent against the last season.

Egyptian grain stocks has  four months of wheat stocks left:

Egypt's central wheat purchasing agency says the country has at least four months of wheat stocks left.

Sugar Price May Rise Next Week as Brazil Output Slows:

Sugar may rise next week on signs that output is dropping in Brazil, the world’s biggest grower.

Ukraine to produce 2.2 million tons of sugar in 2011:

Ukraine will produce 1.9-2 million tons of sugar in 2011 under the pessimistic forecast, according to the calculations of ...

Drought hit Europe looks for Black Sea wheat:

Europe’s largest wheat producer France and neighboring Germany continued to suffer from the ongoing drought which...

Sugar futures play out astonishing echo of 2010:

New York sugar futures, in jumping on Tuesday, appeared to be staging an astonishing re-enactment of their...

FAO makes new warnings against food price increases:

The world food prices are set to rise again as concerns persist over Chinese and U.S. winter crops and global production ....

Paris wheat spikes, leading rally in wheat prices:

Paris's May wheat contract, at the last gasp, came within an ace of setting a three-year high as fears over...

Dry weather may cut U.S. winter wheat harvest:

The U.S. winter wheat harvest may shrink to the smallest in five years as dry weather hurt crops in Kansas, Texas and other....

Ukrainian farmers are able to enter foreign markets:

The Agrarian Union informs that serving grain cooperatives, formed by agricultural producers, should have the right to export.

Egypt's SIIC to import 300,000 T sugar:

Egypt's state-owned SIIC plans a tender this week to import 300 KT of sugar to help fill the country's summer demand.

Rice May Drop on ‘Abundant’ Thai Supply:

Increased rice supplies from Thailand, the biggest shipper, may help to boost global stockpiles and cap prices.

Thailand's rice exports may be greater than first thought:

STRONG demand from the Middle East and Asia could mean Thailand's rice exports exceed expectations this year .

Commerzbank downgrades sugar as supply fears ease:

Commerzbank cut its forecast for sugar prices, citing the prospects of easier sugar suppli .

Sugar Production in Thailand to Reach Record on Yield:

Sugar output in Thailand, will exceed a forecast to reach a record after rainfall increased yields.

UAE: Al Khaleej Sugar restarts production:

Al Khaleej Sugar refinery, one of the largest sugar refineries in the world, said on Saturday it had restarted operations..

Ukraine can increase wheat yield by 16% in 2011-2012 MY:

Volume of wheat production in Ukraine next marketing year can make up 19.6 million tons.

IGC widens forecast for grain deficit in 2011-12:

Grains gurus have slashed hopes for any recovery in world grain inventories next season.

Rebound in Ukraine's wheat exports may fall short:

Ukraine may not return to wheat exports in 2011-12 with quite the gusto that some observers are expecting thanks to.

Grain prices rise again on bleak weather prospects:

The weather setbacks, which are seeing European and US winter grains mature early, potentially limiting yield prosp.

Iraq to buy more wheat to boost reserves:

Major importer Iraq plans to buy 3.25 million tonnes of wheat this year compared with 1.9 million tonnes last year.

Wheat decline on speculation Russia to lift export ban:

Wheat futures declined, dropping to a daily low amid mounting speculation that Russia might lift its export ban.

India: Government holds a total foodgrain stock of 44.18 Mln T:

The Indian government holds a total foodgrain stock of 44.18 million tonnes as of April 1 this year...

Talk mounts of end soon to Russia grain export ban :

Speculation is growing among US merchants that Russia might lift its grain export ban within weeks.

Pakistan to sell 200,000 tones of wheat :

Islamabad has approved the sale and export of 200 KT of wheat to create space for fresh stock.

Australia, US, EU stoke fears over parched wheat:

US farm officials have warned of a "critical" need for rain for winter wheat, while fears are growing for Australia's...

Food Price Index Shows First Decrease In 8 Months:

The FAO Food Price Index has dropped for the first time after eight months of continuous price spikes...

Ukraine not planning any restrictions on grain exports:

Ukraine's government is not to prolong the restrictions on grain exports, including quotas, after July 1, 2011.

Brazil wants greater regulation of sugar, ethanol:

Brazil wants to increase regulation of the domestic ethanol market to ensure output, a senior government official said.

Ukraine to increase grain production by 10% in 2011:

Grain production in Ukraine in 2011 will grow by 10%, while the cost of grain production will rise by at least 28%,.

UAE: Fujairah plans $272m wheat storage project:

UAE member Fujairah has launched a grains storage project costing $272.3 million in a bid to boost food security.

Ukraine’s grain producers ask president to remove export limits:

Ukraine’s grain producers asked President Viktor Yanukovych to remove grain export limits.

South Africa: The output of sugar in 2010-2011 year:

According to the South African media, South African Sugar Association (SASA) announced a newest report a few days ago

Australian farmers to sow near-record wheat area:

High prices and "excellent" soil moisture levels look set to lift to nearly a record the amount of land Australian farmers plant to.

Agribusiness exports to Arabs increase:

Brazilian agribusiness exports to the Arab countries generated US$ 724.14 million in revenues in February.

FAO predicts significant grain output increases in 2011 - 2012:

FAO forecast that global grain production in the coming marketing year will reach 1,802 million metric tones, or ....

crops make attempt at a Turnaround Tuesday:

The Turnaround Tuesday idea beloved by Chicago traders would dictate a better day for agricultural commodities.

Russian grain prices fall on supply rise:

Most Russian grain prices continued declines last week on rising supply and widespread speculation about larger than...

Iraq Receives Wheat, Rice From U.S. Suppliers:

Iraq received 52,500 metric tons of wheat and 41,109 tons of rice from U.S. suppliers.

Morocco, Pakistan but brakes on wheat downgrades:

Morocco and Pakistan have ended a run of waning hopes for this year's wheat crops.

Kazakhstan decreases grain export potential:

Kazakhstan decreased its forecasted grain export potential by 14% to 6mn tones this year, the Agriculture Ministry has said.

Iraq plans $700M water plan to grow more wheat:

Major wheat importer Iraq plans to start an eight-year, US$700 million irrigation programme this year...

Russia will put reserve sugar on the market soon:

The Inter fax cites the Victor Zubkov's words will decide the date to put reserve sugars on the domestic market soon..

Japan and Middle East crises hit wheat price:

Wheat prices plummeted this week as the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan ....

France makes ambitious plans to sell grain to Middle East:

France's cereals export lobby will try to push sales in Middle Eastern markets such as Saudi Arabia...

Egypt’s Wheat Output May Reach 10 Million Tons:

Egypt’s wheat harvest may reach 10 million metric tons in 2011 compared with 8 million tons last year .

Russia unlikely to return to deficit-ridden grain market:

Russia is likely to lift its grain export ban at the end of the year or may even extend it to 2011 .

Brazilian sugar delays likely again this year:

Delays to sugar loadings at Brazilian ports,  are likely to recur as harvesting proceeds this year.

Ukraine will lay 50 KT of buckwheat to state reserve:

The Prime Minister of Ukraine charged the following year to lay to the State Reserve 50 thousand tons of buckwheat in 2012.

Japan May Boost Grain Imports After Quake:

Japan may increase grain imports to guarantee food supplies after the nation’s strongest earthquake.

Russia to produce 80-85 mln tonnes of grains:

wheat sowing areas for the harvest-2011 will total 26.6 mln ha, including 12.6 mln ha of winter wheat areas...

Wheat Climbs as Dry Weather Conditions in China:

Wheat futures rose as another week of dry weather in China’s wheat growing region raised concerns about crop damage.

Wasde worries ward off wheat price weakness:

Oil prices eased again on Wednesday. And this time, Chicago-traded agricultural commodities managed some kind of ...

Egypt says has at least 5 months wheat supply:

Egypt, the world's biggest wheat importer, has secured enough wheat supplies to last at least five months.

Wheat Planting Falls to Four-Year Low in Russia:

Russia’s ban on grain exports means the country’s farmers will plant the fewest wheat fields in four years...

World's grain price to be 30% higher in 2020:

The price of rice, wheat and other grains will rise by around 30 percent by 2020 around the world due to population growth

Thailand Rice Export Prices Lower Wednesday:

A recent Bloomberg report has quoted officials of the Thailand Rice Exporters Association as confirming that ...

Analyst cuts EU grain hopes, as dryness fears grow :

Strategie Grains has, for a second time, cut its forecast for the European Union grain harvest this .

Vietnam. Country's rice growers asked to slow exports :

VFA has instructed its members to slow down rice exports in the early part of this year .

Egypt has sugar stocks to last till Oct:

Egypt's state-owned Sugar and Integrated Industries Company (SIIC) has sugar stocks to last till October.

Rice Prices Not in Step with Wheat and Corn:

While wheat and corn prices are sharply higher than a year ago, rice prices are actually lower..

Wheat Declines As Ukraine’s Winter Grains past Cold:

Wheat futures declined, reversing an earlier gain, as crops in Ukraine escaped cold-weather damage.

Wheat Jumps to Highest Since 2008 :

Wheat climbed to the highest level since August 2008 as drought threatened to damage crops in China.

In January Ukraine exported 366.1 KMT of grain:

In January Ukraine exported 366.1 KMT of grain in comparison with 1472 KMT in December..

Speculators' bets on rising wheat hit record high:

Speculators' bets on further rises in wheat futures reached a record high, helping prices of the grain to a two-year top.

Iraqi flour prices triple on wheat import shortages:

Iraq's flour prices have tripled over the last two months because of shortages in imported wheat supplies.

Morning markets: wheat prices slip alongside peace in Egypt:

A trickle of profit-taking, which restricted gains in corn and soybeans in the last session, expanded into more of a steady...

Sugar hits 30-year high as cyclone near Australia:

Sugar prices set a fresh 30-year high as a cyclone bringing wind speeds expected to top 180mph bore down..

Philippines looks into removing 'unfair' duty on rice:

The Philippines is studying whether it can reduce the 40% tariff on rice imports to encourage the private sector to buy more.

Egypt: port Alexandria (El Dekheila) closed for two days:

According to information from the representative of the port Alexandria  all ports in Egypt became closed.

Speculative bets on wheat gains highest since 2007:

Speculators' net long position in Chicago wheat jumped by 12,000 lots to 21,000 lots.

Russia’s Grain Crop May Be 88 Million Tons:

Russia’s grains harvest may be higher than forecast, with the high estimate for this year as much as 88 million metric tons.

Russia Still Short On Feed grains:

Despite having a ban on grain exports, Russia will still be short on feed grains according to The Money Farm.

Rice Imports by Bangladesh to Double on ‘Panic-Buying’:

Bangladesh, South Asia’s biggest rice buyer, doubled its import target for this year to cool domestic prices.

Algeria orders speeding up of wheat imports:

Algeria is to urgently speed up grain imports, in a move to head off potential unrest over food prices...

AWB sees stronger overseas market for Australian wheat:

A stronger overseas market for wheat and a slightly weaker Australian dollar will boost financial returns for AUST farmers..

Russia: could return to grain export in 2011:

n 2011, grain production in the Russian Federation will total 85-87 mln tonnes, declared the First Vice Prime-Minister.

Sugar prices in Moldova may go up in nearest weeks:

Sugar prices in Moldova may go up in nearest weeks, presumes Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry.

Bangladesh to import 200,000 tons rice from Thailand:

Bangladesh will import 200 KT of rice from Thailand to increase food reserve and ensure food security in the country.

Ukraine: plans to increase grain export quotas:

Ukraine may increase its grain export quotas imposed this year due to the low harvest last year.

Russian Ban Not Boon For Surging French Wheat Exports:

France's surging wheat export this year is more the result of an increase in demand from traditional North African buyers...

Egypt wheat stocks adequate says minister:

Egyptian Trade Minister has said that Egypt had adequate wheat stocks and had not changed its policy of buying wheat.

EU wheat price may avoid pre-harvest drop in 2011:

Wheat market tightness, evident in the pressure on French and UK inventories, means EU prices of the grain may break.

Saudi to raise wheat reserves, boost storage:

Top Opec exporter Saudi Arabia hopes to double wheat reserves to a year's worth within three years.

Russia: selling of grains from the intervention fund to start:

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation prepared the Project of selling of grains from the Intervention Fund.

Philippines to cut rice imports in 2011:

The Philippines, the world's top rice importer, plans to cut imports by about two-thirds compared to 2010.

Algeria Wheat Stocks to Last 6 Months:

Algeria holds enough wheat to last for six months, director general of the Office Algerien Interprofessionnel des Cereales.

Russia cancels flour export ban:

Russia cancelled its flour export ban after the government decided to ease the ban following appeals from flour millers.

Thailand Remains The Biggest Rice Exporting Nation:

Thailand exported an estimated 9.03 million MT of rice in 2010, retaining its decades-old position.

La Nina deepens fears of poor Kansas wheat crop:

Analysts at Australia & New Zealand Bank have hardened their forecast for Kansas-traded wheat risks.

Wheat leads jump in European crop futures trading:

Growing interest in wheat futures, both from investors and trade buyers, prompted a doubling in Paris dealing volumes.

UN: Grain prices could go much higher:

Prices of corn, wheat and other grains can go much higher and current weather patterns are of concern.

93.6% of winter crops in Ukraine in a good condition:

Winter grain crops covering an area of 4.52 million hectares in Ukraine, or 56% of the crop area, were in a good condition.

Ukraine to stop export quotas for grains 04 Jan 2011:

Ukraine is considering stopping its export quota system, according to Ukrainian media quoting agricultural minister.

Crop fears to prompt Egypt 'to import extra wheat':

Egypt may import more wheat this season than had initially been thought despite soaring prices.

Aussie floods, US freeze send wheat to fresh peaks:

Wheat prices touched fresh highs in the first trading session of 2011 as a result of heavy rains in Australia.

Russia to keep grain export embargo till July 2011:

Russia will keep embargo on grain exports in place until July 1, 2011, First Deputy Prime Minister said on Wednesday.

London wheat price hits record Ł200 a tonne:

London wheat hit Ł200 a tonne for the first time ever on Wednesday, playing catch up with Chicago and Paris peers

Wheat Drops on Rain in U.S. Plains:

Wheat futures fell for a second day on speculation that rain and snow in the U.S. Great Plains.

Ukraine may cancel grain export quotas in early 2011:

The Ukrainian government will consider the possibility of cancelling grain export quotas in early 2011.

Russian government's first grain sales to start soon:

The Russian government will shortly begin selling grain from its intervention stocks to draught-hit regions.

Russia can resume grain exports if harvest tops 80 mlnT:

Russia will only be able to resume exporting grain in 2011 if the harvest amounts to at least 80 million tonnes.

Egypt discusses wheat security pact with Russians:

Egypt's minister has met with his Russian counterpart to try negotiate a long-term agreement to ensure supplies of wheat..

Ukrainian Grain Crop Totals 41.5 Million Tons:

Ukraine has harvested 41.5 million metric tons of grain in the current season, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

Australia - Barley harvest downgraded:

Barley is being downgraded across the east coast with low test weights. The issue has surprised some growers....

93% of Ukraine winter crops in good and satisfactory condition:

Winter crops in Ukraine were in good condition on an area of 4.5 million hectares as of December 16, 2010.

Pakistani rice export crosses 1.5 million tons mark:

The rice exports from Pakistan has crossed 1.5 million tons worth $.0.82 billion in the current fiscal year .

Ukraine Winter Grain Area Lower:

Drought across the Ukraine through late summer and Autumn has caused a reduction in winter grain area.

UK wheat exports running at twice year-ago levels:

The rocketing pace of UK wheat exports has, after just four months of 2010-11.

Morocco grain crop escapes major flood damage:

Flooding in Morocco which killed at least 30 people last week has not caused major damage to the grain crop.

Russia has enough grain to feed domestic demand:

Russia has harvested enough grain this year to meet domestic needs even after a severe drought damaged crops.

Ukraine Almost 1.5 million tons of sugar:

Sugar factories in Ukraine as of December 2 this year produced 1.486 million tons of sugar from the beet harvested in 2010.

High grain prices in Kazakh-stan affect export trading:

High prices for grains in Kazakhstan provide rather negative effect at export trading operations.

Russian Ministry Says It Will Import Feed Grain:

The Agriculture Ministry said Friday that it would import some 3 million tons of feed grain.

Russian drought halves Black Earth's harvest:

Black Earth Farming revealed its crop yields had more than halved because of Russia's "extreme" drought.

Ukraine harvests 41.4 million tons of grain:

Ukraine as of November 26 harvested 41.4 million tons of grain and leguminous crops from an area of 14.6 million hectares

Russian grain market in a critical situation:

Through the last period prices for all crops continue to show steady growth, SovEcon index shows increased in average prices.

The Russian government does not intend to sell grain:

The Russian Government does not intend to sell grain from the intervention fund as the market remains stable.

Russia may sell half interven-tion fund grain:

The Russian government may sell over 50 percent of the grain held in its intervention fund to keep grain prices stable.

Ukraine harvests 41.3 million tons of grain:

Ukraine as of November 18 harvested 41.31 million tons of grain and leguminous crops from an area of 14.54 mln hectares.

2.67 bln USD Vietnam’s profit from rice export:

According to report of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), Vietnam earned 2.67 billion U.S dollars from exporting rice.

Ukraine harvests nearly 41 million tons of grain:

As of November 9, 2010 Ukraine harvested 40.93 million tons of grain from an area of 14.4 million hectares.

Vietnam will Tighten Rice Export Procedures in 2011:

A new decree was taken in Vietnam to tighten rice export procedures from next year.

Philippines To Import Rice from Cambodia:

Cambodia has offered to sell rice to Manila but talks so far have only been investigative and no deal has been reached.

Vietnam Rice Exporters to Stop Exports To Ensure Profits:

Domestic rice exporters in Vietnam are going to cancel their contracts with foreign buyers if the export price was low.

Pakistan Rice exports up by 13% compared with last year:

Rice exports from Pakistan have recorded an increase of nearly 13 % during the period from July 1 to October 18, 2010.

Ukraine will supply 2,000,000 tons of grain to Russia:

Russian Prime Minister has been determined exactly how much feed grain supply Ukraine to the Russian market.

World wheat market prices up on unexpected U.S. data:

December SRW wheat futures in Chicago rose 18 cents / bushel or 2.7%, and approached the level of $ 7 per bushel.

Bangladesh is Seeking Import contract With India:

Bangladesh is seeking a government-to-government import contract with India to supply at least half-a-million MT grains.

Thailand Recent Floods Damaged 500,000 MT:

Unofficial estimates shown that the recent floods in central and north-eastern Thailand have damaged about 500,000 MT.

Russia continues grain export ban until July 2011:

As a result of heat that hit Russia this summer The Russian Agriculture Ministry will continue ban on grain export.

Russia:

Russia agricultural production in September fall 25%, according to the Federal State Statistics Service

EU:

According to the initial forecast of the French research firm Strategie Grains, sowing area of cereals in the EU increased

Thailand:

The Prime Minister of Thailand is expected to cancel a rice import deal with a private firm.

World:

IRRI announced that rice prices are expected stay quite firm in 2011 because of limited supply and variable weather .

Russia:

A ban on grain exports from Russia could be lifted after the results of this year's harvest are released.

Russia:

Russian grain market : From the addition of bunker weight with barn and double-counting of grain will not increase.

Egypt:

Egypt Agricultural Export Council has decided to expand the ongoing ban on rice exports until at least October 2011.

Thailand:

The government of Thailand has announced that it would be able to clear 4.2 million MT of its rice stocks.

USA:

Rough rice futures at the Chicago Board Of Trade, CBOT closed higher for the second successive day.

Vietnam:

Vietnam has exported 4.96 million MT of rice between Jan. 1 and Sept. 10 this year according to VFA.

USA:

Rough rice futures at the Chicago Board Of Trade, ended lower on a bearish USDA supply and demand report.

World:

Despite weather problems in China and Pakistan, global crop prospects remain excellent.

Vietnam:

According to country's agriculture ministry, strong foreign demand has pushed up reference prices of export-standard rice.

China:

As per latest release by China National Grain and Oil Information Center, China's government sold 6.25%.

India:

India area under summer rice sowing until Aug. 26 rose 6.5% from a year earlier to 31.2 million hectares.

Thailand:

Unofficial rice exports (excluding fragrant rice) for Aug 16-22, 2010 totaled 85,682 MT, up 6,038 MT from the previous week

Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest buyer of barley, has added profit margins for importers of the grain.

Egypt:

French wheat is the leader in the current season, which actively replaces the Russian grain market in the Egyptian market

Pakistan:

Unremitting flood in Pakistan caused for a rise rice prices in US as the prices climbed two-and-a-half-week high.