Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and UN to monitor, report shipments per agreement.

Military spokesman tells World Grain about efforts to ship grain to world markets now that deal with Russia has been signed.

Ukraine vows to continue export preparations for more than 20 million tonnes of grain.

Deal ends blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, enabling millions of tonnes of grain to be shipped.

Event will examine long-term trends, grain logistics. 

Transportation costs rising higher than pre-pandemic levels.

No formal agreement has been signed between Ukraine, Russia.

Danube river routes opening shipments amid Black Sea blockade, negotiations with Russia.

Forecast calls for 32.895 million tonnes of grain, down 7.2% from last year.

African Development Bank program aims to avert food crisis, improve domestic production.