Country emphasizing importance of grain security.

Rice production dips slightly.

COVID-19 restrictions, currency devaluations and climate change further country’s food security issues.

Facility in Woodland, California, US, has capacity of 7.5 million cwts.

Record rice and wheat crops expected.

The rare transaction comes as domestic prices for agricultural commodities soar in Brazil.

Yearly increase driven by record corn and larger wheat, sorghum, oats and rye harvests.

Sorghum exports tick up due to increased Chinese demand.

Economy ministry working to ease rising food prices.