The latest wheat harvest in Kansas, USA, has outperformed expectations, suggesting potential stabilization in global wheat prices. Wheat is essential for making everyday foods like bread, pasta, and couscous. Global wheat supply tightens due to adverse weather, mainly affecting Russia, the leading exporter. As a result, wheat prices have soared, rising over 10% in May […]
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