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Turkey’s Agriculture and Trade Ministers convened with grain industry leaders at TMO to evaluate the 2026 harvest, where record yield expectations promise stable raw material supply for flour and feed millers. Officials emphasized cross-ministerial policy coordination to maintain market stability and food supply security.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially endorsed its 8th Strategic Plan (2027–2031) during its May 2026 General Session.

The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has opened two separate import tenders within a short period to strengthen the supply of feed raw materials. The agency plans to procure a total of 455,000 tons of feed barley and feed corn.

In an assessment for Miller Magazine, IGC Executive Director Arnaud Petit clarifies that while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns over energy, freight and fertilizer markets, the disruption does not mirror the systemic grain supply shock seen in the Black Sea.

Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rapidly repricing risk across shipping, insurance and energy, pushing up landed grain costs, tightening fertilizer availability and raising food-security concerns in import-dependent markets.

Volatility in commodity prices has revived interest in coordinated supply management, particularly amid rising concerns over food and energy security.

The 5th edition of the feed-to-food trade show for the Middle East and Africa wraps up with strong participation and impactful outcomes.

The Swiss technology group Bühler marked the 10th anniversary of its African Milling School (AMS) in Nairobi, Kenya, with a ceremony that brought together more than 100 guests, including customers, alumni, and local partners.

The new initiative, NAVAC, aims to expand sustainable and nutritious aquatic food value chains in five countries, improving food security and local livelihoods.

Israel’s systematic destruction of farmland and blockade, carried out before the eyes of the whole world, have brought agriculture in Gaza to the brink of total collapse. Satellite images show that 98.5% of cropland in the Gaza Strip is either damaged, inaccessible, or both.

Over 500,000 people face famine-like conditions, with access to fresh food nearly impossible. Reviving commercial imports is critical to restore dietary diversity and prevent mass starvation.

Türkiye has secured a seat on the FAO Council for the 2025–2028 term, receiving 127 votes from 141 member states. The country pledges to support inclusive, transparent, and cooperative global food policies.