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West African rice growers struggle as import flood undercuts prices

30 Apr, 2026
Local rice farmers across West Africa are facing mounting challenges in selling their harvests as cheaper imports from abroad undercut prices. In some countries, the government has intervened to ease pressure on local rice farmers through s...

Corn Futures Rise to 4-Week High

30 Apr, 2026
Corn futures climbed to $4.62 per bushel, the highest in one month, supported by strong export demand and weather concerns in the US Midwest. Excess moisture across parts of the corn belt is complicating field conditions, even as early plan...

Wheat Futures Rise to 11-Month High

30 Apr, 2026
Wheat futures rose to $6.33 per bushel, an eleven-month high, as severe drought across the US Great Plains threatens supply. Around 90% of Nebraska and Oklahoma are affected, with more than half of Nebraska in extreme drought, putting press...

Copper Drops for a 4th Session

30 Apr, 2026
Copper futures in the US were near $5.95 per pound, dropping for a fourth session since testing record highs at $6.12 on April 22nd as the lack progress between Iran and the US in their conflict pressed the outlook on global manufacturing. ...

New crop outlook: Higher fertiliser prices influence grower decisions

30 Apr, 2026
The situation in the Middle East Gulf has not improved, with crossings of the Strait of Hormuz remaining minimal. Those of us tracking vessel movements, cargo flows, and port utilisation know that the past month has introduced new layers of...

Copper Stabilizes After Four-Day Decline

30 Apr, 2026
Copper futures steadied around $5.95 per pound on Wednesday after falling for four consecutive sessions, as supportive long-term fundamentals helped offset near-term pressure stemming from the Iran conflict. Major technology firms continue ...

Middle East war: After oil and gas, concerns grow over minerals crunch

30 Apr, 2026
The shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz caused by war in the Middle East has exposed a new threat: a looming shortage of strategic minerals that drive economies all over the world – and a race by countries to obtain them. Until war erup...

Iron Ore Climbs to Three-Week High

30 Apr, 2026
Iron ore futures advanced toward CNY 790 per ton, reaching a three-week high as rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict, particularly diesel and freight expenses, pushed the iron ore cost curve higher. Analysts, however, pointed to ...