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Ukraine Farmers May Cut Winter Grain Sowing By At Least 30%: Union

Ukrainian farmers are likely to cut the winter grain sowing area by at least 30% because of a jump in prices for seeds and fuel combined with a low selling...

Ample World Rice Supplies To Cushion Impact Of Pakistan, China Crop Losses

Abundant rice supplies in key exporters may largely offset an expected drop in output after floods in Pakistan and severe heatwave in China damag...

Hapag-Lloyd Spending Big Money On Fleet, Eyes Port Investment

German container shipper Hapag-Lloyd is spending billions on expanding and renewing its fleet.

EU Commission Plans Emergency Powers To Avoid Crisis Bottlenecks: Report

The European Commission is seeking emergency powers to intervene in the production of certain goods in critical situations.

Egypt Shifts From Wheat Tenders To Direct Deals Amid Ukraine Uncertainty

Egypt is in its latest round of talks to buy wheat by direct purchase.

Shell's CEO Van Beurden Prepares To Step Down Next Year: Sources

Shell has shortlisted four candidates to succeed chief executive Ben van Beurden who is preparing to step down next year after nearly a decade at the helm...