Corn prices ease as Iran-US ceasefire reduces fertiliser supply risk
Corn prices moved lower after the Iran-US ceasefire reduced immediate fears over nitrogen fertiliser flows through the Strait of Hormuz, though wider supply risks remain in place.
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Corn prices moved lower after the Iran-US ceasefire reduced immediate fears over nitrogen fertiliser flows through the Strait of Hormuz, though wider supply risks remain in place.
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Indonesia’s agriculture minister says the national free meal program is boosting demand across horticulture, poultry, eggs and livestock while strengthening rural economic activity.
Indonesia says it can keep exporting urea as long as domestic needs are met, with three countries already seeking supply after the Hormuz disruption.
Higher fertilizer and transport costs after the Middle East escalation are feeding into food inflation in Türkiye and into broader global commodity markets.
Amul says brand turnover rose 11% in FY26 to more than Rs 1 lakh crore, supported by stronger dairy demand, a broad product range and an extensive cooperative…
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