Romania restarted coal-fired units at Rovinari and Paroșeni after exceptionally low Danube levels left both Cernavodă nuclear reactors unavailable. The government declared an energy alert for August as gas, renewable generation and demand reductions were mobilized to cover the shortfall.
Farmate Limited has agreed with Ghana’s government to cultivate tomatoes on 1,500 acres across three districts in the Upper East Region. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture is representing the government in the project, which could increase domestic tomato supply and reduce reliance on imports.
Argentina and Uruguay increased their combined share of global dairy trade from 3% in 2017 to 4.3% in 2025. The European Union remained the largest supplier but lost market share as growth shifted toward cheese, butter and exporters with room to expand milk production.
Mato Grosso exported beef to 88 countries in the first half of 2026, up from 77 markets a year earlier. Revenue rose to $2.4 billion, while China remained the leading destination with 282,400 tonnes.
Turkish exports to Syria approached $3.5 billion in 2025, while Syrian sales to Turkey fell 46% to $235 million. Cheap finished goods are filling post-war supply gaps but intensifying pressure on Syrian manufacturers, particularly textile producers facing high energy and input costs.
Namibia is considering China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries as a route to diversify its export markets. The country aims to expand shipments of agricultural, fishery and horticultural products to China and reduce dependence on traditional destinations.
The Philippine Department of Agriculture says sugar imports remain available for market and price stabilization but are not the administration’s primary industry policy. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. gave the assurance to sugar industry stakeholders.
Thailand's Department of Foreign Trade is pushing to raise the value of the country's cassava industry across the entire supply chain, business daily Prachachat reported. The initiative targets products suited to net-zero markets and follows pressure on the sector from production problems, weather and geopolitical factors. No budget, volume targets or timeline have been disclosed.
An Australian court has rejected an appeal by an Indian body seeking exclusive control over the Basmati name. The decision supports Pakistan’s ability to market its rice exports under the internationally recognised designation in Australia.
Romania’s Competition Council is investigating Philips Romania, 10 distributors and Philips Medical Systems Nederland over suspected coordination in hospital equipment tenders. If the authority confirms a competition-law breach, the companies could face fines of up to 10% of turnover.
Hungary has confirmed flavescence dorée in Bükk, the country’s last wine region previously considered free of the disease. Authorities established containment zones after detecting the pathogen in Mályi, Miskolc and Tibolddaróc.
The MXV Index rose more than 0.8% to 2,909 points on August 20, extending its advance to a second session and reaching its highest level since late May. Crude oil led the rally on supply concerns linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, while natural rubber gained on tightening Asian output.
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