India is offering farmers ₹10,000 per hectare to encourage pulses cultivation under its National Pulses Self-Sufficiency Mission. The 2025-2031 programme aims to narrow the gap between domestic production and consumption and reduce reliance on imported pulses.
Korean conglomerate Posco says Australian coking coal prices are being distorted by a small number of transactions. The company is calling for an industry-wide pricing model as Australia’s $38 billion coking coal sector faces scrutiny similar to that surrounding iron ore.
Cotton cultivation in Greece is under pressure from high production costs and international exchange prices that do not reflect domestic conditions. Competition from foreign suppliers is adding to uncertainty about the sector’s future.
REN TV reported nitrate readings above the permitted threshold in watermelons sold in several Russian regions before the main harvest season. Results varied sharply by outlet and location, with some samples near the limit and others approaching three times the permitted level.
Imported honey now accounts for 72.5% of the Saudi market, according to Al Eqtisadiah. The promotion of low-priced imported products as natural Saudi Sidr honey on international e-commerce platforms is also raising questions about origin claims and market transparency.
Portugal’s Douro wine sector is facing an existential crisis, according to Público, prompting calls for the government to become an active partner in reshaping the industry’s outlook. The limited source material does not identify specific policy proposals, production losses or financial figures.
Cameroon is Central Africa’s leading market for imported sugar, according to Agence Ecofin. The country’s position is becoming more significant as regional consumption needs continue to increase.
Cameroon exported 15,554 tonnes of bananas in June 2026, down 3.4% from a year earlier as shipments by the state-owned CDC fell sharply. Gains at PHP and CDBM partly offset the decline and lifted Compagnie Fruitière’s combined share to about 80.2%.
Turkey exported $1.904 billion of seafood and animal products in the first half of 2026. The Aegean sector association contributed $949 million after increasing its exports by 16% year on year.
Areco Semillas shipped 4,000 tonnes of identity-preserved non-GMO soybeans from Argentina to the United States. The specialized supply chain offers a premium of about $15-$20 per tonne but requires strict segregation, traceability and longer capital commitment.
Iranian officials say strategic reserves have helped keep essential commodity markets stable during renewed military and economic pressure. The report provides no reserve volumes, commodity breakdown or independent market data to substantiate the claim.
India is advancing ethanol blending as part of its pursuit of energy security, environmental protection and greater economic self-reliance. The policy must also address unresolved concerns among consumers and industry participants.
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