In Brazil, the reduced wheat prices can be attributed to the ample supply available in the domestic market. Internationally, factors such as the U.S. harvest and alternative trade routes have pushed prices downward. Since the end of the Grain Agreement on July 17, wheat trading has experienced significant fluctuations. By the end of July, while […]
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