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Soybean meal markets eye shifting trade flows and sourcing challenges as EUDR nears rollout

The EU Deforestation Regulation is moving closer to implementation as Brazil and Argentina process large soybean crops and European buyers reassess their sourcing strategies. Despite abundant South American supply, strong demand, higher futures and tight availability in the near- ...  Show more

El Niño and agriculture: Global wheat markets confront weather, export risks

From Australian crop prospects and India's planting season to Argentina's export potential and Black Sea shipping disruptions, global wheat markets are entering a critical period. El Niño remains a major weather risk, while ongoing export constraints in the Black Sea continue to ...  Show more

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