Keywords: Food production


France's corn harvest set for lowest output since 1980 after extreme heat and drought

France is on course to record its smallest corn harvest in more than four decades, as successive heatwaves and prolonged drought sharply reduce crop yields and prompt farmers to scale back planted acreage. The French government now forecasts national corn production at 9 million metric tons in 2026,......

Top countries dominate global fig production in 2025

Turkey maintains its commanding lead in global fig production, accounting for more than 60 percent of the world's dried figs, primarily from its Aegean region where the prized Sarılop variety thrives. The country exported around 63,000 tons in the 2024-2025 season to over 100 nations, generating......

Moroccan Phosphate Exports Surge as Markets Stabilize

Morocco's crucial phosphate exports are rebounding in 2024 after a sharp decline last year amidst global demand shifts. New data from the nation's Office of Exchange reveals a notable 17% increase in shipments of phosphate rock and fertilizers in January compared to the same period in 2023. These......