The country has been one of the world’s largest wheat importers, mainly to provide subsidised bread for tens of millions of its people
The government buys wheat internationally and locally in order to offer tens of millions of its citizens subsidised bread
The exchange would allow buyers to purchase directly from producers
The FAO’s cereal index inched up to end a three-month decline, supported by stronger export prices for maize
Al Dahra currently farms 28,000 hectares in Egypt that help sustain the country’s food security by producing staple crops
The Ministry of Economy said that the decision comes in view of the international developments that have affected trade flows
The elevated prices are triggering concerns about growing food insecurity
Palm oil, which is used in thousands of products from cookies to shampoo, is on a record breaking run
The first batch of 17,500 tons will arrive in 10 days
Most other food at the port, which handles 60 per cent of Lebanon’s imports, was also ruined
The Covid-19 pandemic, while ringing in other changes, is also spurring the UAE to grow more of its food