India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution approved on 13 February 2026 the export of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat plus 500,000 tonnes of wheat products, ending a near four-year ban imposed in May 2022 (Government of India). Th
The NOAA Climate Prediction Center on 10 April 2026 issued an El Niño Watch alongside a Final La Niña Advisory, confirming that ENSO-neutral conditions are present and favoured through April–June 2026 (80% probability). El Niño is projected to emerge
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been postponed for the second consecutive year. Large operators must comply by December 30, 2026; small enterprises by June 30, 2027. A European Commission simplification review due April 30, 2026 may furthe
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 125.3 points in February 2026 — up 0.9% from January — ending a five-month declining trend. Ovine meat prices reached a new all-time record. Bovine meat firmed on strong Chinese and US demand. The reversal signals th
A 6.5% surge in the global fertilizer index in March 2026 — triggered by the Strait of Hormuz blockade and China's simultaneous export ban on nitrogen-potassium and phosphate — has created a severe input cost shock at the most critical point in the N
A 21% surge in global fertilizer prices driven by simultaneous Chinese export restrictions and Middle East supply disruption is creating a severe input cost shock ahead of the Northern Hemisphere planting season.
The EU Deforestation Regulation's second postponement extends the compliance deadline to December 2026. The April 2026 simplification review may further alter scope and due diligence requirements.
HPAI H5N1 continues to impact US and European poultry sectors with ongoing flock depopulations reshaping egg supply chains, trade restrictions, and competitive dynamics.
The FAO Food Price Index posts its first gain in five months, driven by structural meat price rises. Sugar hits a five-year low as India's corn export emergence reshapes starch markets.
EUDR postponed twice and scope narrowed, with April 2026 simplification review potentially altering due diligence requirements for soy, beef, cocoa and coffee supply chains.
HPAI H5N1 spreads across North America and Europe during peak wild bird migration season. Active outbreaks across 14 US states and multiple EU countries disrupt poultry supply chains.
US tariff escalation accelerates the structural realignment of Brazil-China commodity trade. American farm sector faces mounting losses as soy, beef and corn flows permanently redirect.