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Press release… The project implemented by three UN agencies took a detailed picture of the Turkish wheat sector and prepared a road map to make the sector more resilient to crises. Alvaro Rodriguez The project has now come to an end and has delivered its main output – a report …

Press release… International cooperation is essential for the rapid and continuous exchange of monitoring results, research indicators, experience and knowledge to limit the damage caused by wheat rust diseases… 24 May 2023, Baku, Azerbaijan – Wheat is the most cultivated food crop in the world. However, a number of biotic factors …

The Black Sea grain deal, which was set to expire May 18 but was extended for two months, is important to keep global food supplies flowing and stabilize markets for all customers, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). “We don’t see prices rising again and hitting the poorest people …

Press release… Wheat Harvest Estimate of UHK 20,75 Million Tonnes… The second estimation of the Turkish wheat yield of the National Grain Council (UHK) has been announced. According to the Wheat Production Yield Forecast and Evaluation Report of the Council of 2022-23 (1 October 2022-30 April 2023) published on 10 …

Press release… Regional cooperation and strong national monitoring and management are essential for the prevention and control of wheat rust diseases, which threaten the most widely grown crop in the world… 10 May 2023, Izmir, Türkiye – In order to assess the growing threat posed by wheat rust diseases to regional …

UN considers millet production as a solution to food crisis… The United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) drew attention to the need for the world to focus on millet agriculture within the framework of the search for a solution to the drought and food crisis in the world. …

Price surge comes after Russia suspends participation in deal, blaming Ukraine for attacks on Black Sea Fleet… Wheat prices gained ground after Russia announced its withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, fueling concerns on global supply. Chicago wheat futures surged 5.99% to a two-week high of $8.78 on Monday. …

The United Nations, Türkiye and Ukraine pressed ahead to implement the Black Sea grain deal and agreed on a transit plan for Monday for 16 vessels to move forward, despite Russia’s withdrawal from the pact that has allowed the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to world markets. Antonio Guterres Russia, …