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11/07/2025

Check out the 187th issue of Miller Magazine!

From expert interviews to in-depth analyses, our July issue offers a wealth of information to keep you ahead in the grain industry.

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04/07/2025

Türkiye elected to FAO Council with strong backing

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.

Read more: https://millermagazine.com/blog/turkiye-fao-fao-council-food-security-global-food-systems-agriculture-diplomacy-6292

13/06/2025

Check out the 186th issue of Miller Magazine!

From expert interviews to in-depth analyses, our June issue offers a wealth of information to keep you ahead in the grain industry.

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13/06/2025

The second day of the IGC 2025 Conference opened with a powerful panel moderated by Emily Rees, President & CEO of CropLife International, focused on one of the biggest challenges in agriculture today: Productivity gaps and the policies that worsen them.

Márcio Rezende Evaristo Carlos, Agricultural Attaché, Brazilian Embassy to the UK , shared how Brazil boosted productivity by over 400% in recent decades without expanding into forests, using degraded land, nitrogen-fixing crops, and now gene editing. “Innovation must be economically feasible and ecologically responsible,” he emphasized.

Rosalind Leeck, Managing Director, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), warned that fragmentation in global trade rules threatens food security. She called for stronger, science-based standards through Codex Alimentarius and the IPPC to support safe and open trade. “You can't feed the world with just one tool, we need a full innovation toolbox, supported by a resilient global trade system.”

Thomas Thompson, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Tech University and Executive Editor, reminded us that many “climate-smart” solutions have been practiced for decades. What’s changed? The urgency. “Farmers now face unpredictable disruptions and we need more adaptive crops, better water use, and faster innovation cycles,” he said.

The panel also looked ahead to COP30 in Brazil, highlighting the growing political recognition that climate, environment, and agriculture must move forward together, not in conflict.

The message was clear:

*Trade rules matter.
*Innovation must be accessible.
*Climate-smart practices must scale.
*Collaboration — across borders and sectors — is not optional.

International Grains Council

13/06/2025

The second day of the IGC 2025 Conference opened with a powerful panel moderated by Emily Rees, President & CEO of CropLife International, focused on one of the biggest challenges in agriculture today: Productivity gaps and the policies that worsen them.

Márcio Rezende Evaristo Carlos, Agricultural Attaché, Brazilian Embassy to the UK , shared how Brazil boosted productivity by over 400% in recent decades without expanding into forests, using degraded land, nitrogen-fixing crops, and now gene editing. “Innovation must be economically feasible and ecologically responsible,” he emphasized.

Rosalind Leeck, Managing Director, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), warned that fragmentation in global trade rules threatens food security. She called for stronger, science-based standards through Codex Alimentarius and the IPPC to support safe and open trade. “You can't feed the world with just one tool, we need a full innovation toolbox, supported by a resilient global trade system.”

Thomas Thompson, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Tech University and Executive Editor, reminded us that many “climate-smart” solutions have been practiced for decades. What’s changed? The urgency. “Farmers now face unpredictable disruptions and we need more adaptive crops, better water use, and faster innovation cycles,” he said.

The panel also looked ahead to COP30 in Brazil, highlighting the growing political recognition that climate, environment, and agriculture must move forward together, not in conflict.

The message was clear:

* Trade rules matter.
* Innovation must be accessible.
* Climate-smart practices must scale.
* Collaboration — across borders and sectors — is not optional.

International Grains Council

13/06/2025

“Resilience. Productivity. Rules-based trade. This is our moment.”

With these words, Emily Rees, President & CEO of CropLife International, closed the first day of the IGC 2025 Conference.

In a thought-provoking and forward-looking address, Emily painted a clear picture of the new reality facing global food systems:

·Geopolitical volatility
·Accelerating climate change
·Fragile trade frameworks
·Surging demand for food

“The era of all-encompassing free trade agreements is mostly over," she warned. "We are entering a world of fragmented trade, mini-deals, and disrupted alliances." But instead of retreating into fear, she called for transformational leadership across sectors.

Her message was bold and clear:

Trade will not stop. Farmers will not stop. Innovation must not stop.

Plant science and new agri-technologies are central to climate adaptation, food security, and economic resilience.

We must protect and modernize multilateral rules, including Codex and SPS systems, so that science — not politics — guides global food trade.

Governments, the grain industry, and the plant R&D sector must forge new coalitions to tackle longstanding challenges like asynchronous approvals and genome editing regulation.

Emily’s closing challenge to us all: “In 10 or 20 years, what bold decisions will we look back on with pride? Today is the time to take them.”

International Grains Council

13/06/2025

At the IGC 2025 Conference, the panel on “Logistics and Ports Efficiency in Global Grain Trade” delivered insights on the new frontiers of supply chain resilience, climate policy, infrastructure investment, and digital innovation.

Key voices from across the globe joined to address the logistics challenges shaping tomorrow’s food systems:

Aideé SAUCEDO DÁVILA, Technical Officer, Climate Change and Clean Air Section, International Maritime Organization (IMO), introduced the world’s first legally binding maritime decarbonization framework, combining a Global Fuel Standard and carbon pricing mechanism. But she also raised a critical warning: rising shipping costs could reduce food imports in vulnerable regions unless managed responsibly.

Raveen Guliani, Chief Operating Officer Logistics, DP World Logistics, GCC, showcased how the Gulf —a region where up to 98% of food is imported — is building end-to-end resilience with major investments in port storage, cold chains, and digital warehousing. “We’re not just a port operator — we’re a trade enabler,” he said.

Gorbachov Nikolay, President, Ukrainian Grain Association, shared how Ukraine’s exporters redefined logistics under wartime pressure, rapidly scaling Danube terminals and proving that regulatory flexibility can empower innovation. “Efficiency isn’t built through control, it’s built through freedom,” he declared.

Edward Wood, Global Account Manager at GSTS - Global Spatial Technology Solutions), presented Oceania, a real-time AI-powered platform that helps ports and vessels optimize ETAs and berth availability. Less anchorage congestion, more transparency, better fuel efficiency — all made possible through predictive collaboration.

Grain logistics is now a strategic pillar of global food security. And its future depends on smarter infrastructure, digital tools, and public-private cooperation.

13/06/2025

CAN PULSES FEED THE FUTURE?

That was the big question at the Pulses Workshop during the IGC 2025 Conference in London.

With the world’s population surging and dietary patterns evolving, pulses are stepping up as climate-smart, protein-rich crops that could help close the global nutrition gap.

Key insights from the panel:

🔸 Sudhakar Tomar, President, India Middle East Agri Alliance (IMEAA) delivered a passionate call to action: “Pulses aren’t just commodities, they’re climate-resilient superfoods.” While global production has doubled in 50 years, pulses still lag behind cereals in trade, investment, and visibility. He urged global institutions to double both production and consumption, and asked policymakers to reward pulse farmers with carbon credits. “They are good for your health, your soil, your wallet and your planet.”

🔸 Deepak Pareek, Managing Director at HnyB, highlighted India’s growing dependence on pulse imports and its bold investments in biotech, CRISPR, and infrastructure to boost productivity. He predicted that by 2027, India will begin reducing its import needs, thanks to new high-yielding varieties.

🔸 Filippo Roda, Senior Market Analyst at Areté - The Agri-Food Intelligence Company , analyzed why EU pulse production continues to lag behind consumption despite sustainability incentives under the CAP. Fragmented policy implementation and low crop profitability remain major challenges.

🔸 Milan Shah, Board Member, Global Pulse Confederation, emphasized the need for fair, open trade and long-term investment, noting that pulses are not only nutritious but key to achieving multiple SDGs. He also reminded participants that trade consistency and trust are vital to building resilient supply chains. He reinforced the message that without serious research investment and coordinated public-private efforts, pulses will remain underutilized despite their vast potential.

11/06/2025

Global grain leaders call for regulatory alignment and digital innovation to safeguard trade

At the International Grains Conference in London, global grain trade leaders called for stronger regulatory alignment, accelerated digitalization, and deeper public-private cooperation to ensure food security and grain supply chain resilience in an increasingly unpredictable world.

👉 Read more: https://millermagazine.com/blog/global-grain-leaders-call-for-regulatory-alignment-and-digital-innovation-to-safeguard-trade-6254

28/05/2025

2025 grain market outlook: High yields, tight margins, and rising risks

Record harvests, tightening stocks, high input costs, and persistent trade tensions — the 2025/26 grain season is shaping up to be abundant, yet increasingly fragile. Experts from USDA, FAO, the World Bank, IGC (International Grains Council), and GEOGLAM gathered at the IFPRI-AMIS webinar to assess key risks and opportunities across wheat, corn, and soy markets. With global corn stocks projected to tighten, soybean trade hinging on China’s policy path, and fertilizer prices remaining elevated, the markets are bracing for a season of plenty — but not without pressure.

👉 Read more: https://millermagazine.com/blog/2025-grain-market-outlook-high-yields-tight-margins-and-rising-risks-6233

14/05/2025

🌾 Happy World Farmers’ Day – May 14

We celebrate the hardworking farmers who nurture the earth and feed the world with dedication and care.

A prosperous future grows from your hands. 💚

09/04/2025

COCERAL raises EU+UK grain production forecast for 2025

COCERAL, the European association of trade in cereals, oilseeds, and feedstuffs, has released its second forecast for the 2025 crop season, projecting total grain production in the EU-27+UK at 296.1 million tonnes. This marks a notable increase from the 278.2 million tonnes harvested in 2024, yet falls slightly below the 297.8 million tonnes estimated in December.

Read more: https://millermagazine.com/blog/coceral-raises-euuk-grain-production-forecast-for-2025-6131

COCERAL, the European association of trade in cereals, oilseeds, and feedstuffs, has released its second forecast for the 2025 crop season, projecting total grain production in the EU-27+UK at 296.1 million tonnes.