Drop in global export prices lowers cereal index

Two-day event included cooking tests, farm tours

FAS: Record wheat, rice crops forecast for 2024-25

Total grains output in 2024-25 seen at record 2.321 billion tonnes

Higher intake driven by reduced tariffs

Wheat, rice and coarse grains prices fall as production rises

Prices for world’s major grains and oilseeds see 7% monthly decline

Producers expect gradual recovery to average precipitation

Wheat output expected to recover, but import restrictions remain

Annual conference brings together major grain producers, importers