IGC Conference examines three factors impacting the global grain and oilseed markets.

Council drops wheat production outlook in Russia, the E.U. and Canada for 2019-20.

Nathalie Dubé of Canada appointed to one-year term.

More imports expected in Far East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, bringing total to 16.4 million tonnes.

Wheat output is expected to hit a record due to revisions for India, the E.U. and Ukraine.

During that time, its coverage has extended to 16 commodities including food staples.

Council is holding its annual meeting this week in London.

Decline in wheat production leads to slightly lower outturn in 2018-19.

Country’s grain producers trying to recover from dry 2018.

Consumption is expected to reach a new high with increases in food, feed and industrial uses.