Grains and Pulses

October, 2026… Driven by expectations of potential peace between Russia and Ukraine, favourable weather conditions and declining demand, the price of wheat per bushel fell by 12.7 percent in September, marking the steepest monthly decline since June 2024. ISTANBUL… Wheat prices are being shaped by weather conditions and geopolitical developments …

Press release… October, 2026… Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Board of the Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB), announced that they achieved exports worth 1.36 billion dollars during the January–September period, marking a 2 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Pointing out the …

October, 2026… Even as Black Sea uncertainty meets the Ramadan surge… With a solid 2026 crop at home and Ramadan demand approaching, Yusuf Memis of Bashan Agro breaks down a complex scenario of logistical challenges, shifting supply routes — and Türkiye’s growing role in supplying markets across the region. Türkiye …

September, 2026… Ibrahim Yumaklı, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, stated that, thanks to the bountiful rainfall this year, they expect a wheat harvest of 24.5 million tonnes and a barley harvest of 10 million tonnes, adding, “These figures represent a 44 percent spike compared to last year.” Speaking at the …

Press release… September, 2026… As part of the Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association, 10 exporting firms took part with stands at the America’s Food & Beverage Show, held in Miami, Florida, USA, from 14 to 16 September 2026. Within the context of the programme organised under the …

September, 2026… The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has stated that there are no problems regarding product supply, noting that necessary measures will be taken if the trend of withholding maize from the market—driven by expectations of price increases—persists. ANKARA… A statement from the TMO highlighted that the Board has commenced …

Press release… September, 2026… The Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB) recorded exports worth 148.4 million dollars in August. Whilst the volume of exports fell by 8 percent compared with the same month last year, the fact that the decline in value was limited to 2 percent …

September, 2026… Drought in Europe is hitting agricultural production: the biggest losses are expected in maize Heatwaves and water shortages affecting the whole of Europe are putting serious pressure on agricultural production, particularly summer crops. Whilst crop yields are falling in the UK, France, Switzerland, southern Germany and northern Italy …

August 2026… ISTANBUL… Record wheat harvest of 24.5 million tonnes expected after rainfall rises 76 percent from last year, says head of International Association of Operative Millers’ Eurasia region Türkiye is well positioned to withstand short-term disruptions in global grain supplies as Black Sea tensions and severe drought in Europe …

August 2026… The cereals, pulses, oilseeds and processed products sector exported 6.9 billion dollars in the first 7 months of the year, while the average export unit price per kg surged by 6.5 percent to 1.1 dollars… Indicating that the sector, whose exports approached 7 billion dollars in the first …