Australia - growing concerns on wheat harvest

There are growing concerns that the grain quality of this year’s Australian wheat harvest could be affected by a La Nina weather event bringing above-average rainfall across much of Australia’s north, east and central regions.

Denmark - record profits for Danish Crown

Danish Crown, Europe’s largest pigmeat processor co-op, has posted record profits of DKK2.2bn (€296m) despite COVID-19 and weak pig prices in the second half of the financial year.

USA - stepping into Brazil’s export space

US beef exports to China have surged, filling the gap left by Brazil’s suspension, with net sales of 25,500t, up 23% from the previous week and 58% above the previous four-week average for w/e 11 November.

India - victory for farmers

After a year of protests and several deaths, protesting farmers in India secured victory as the government announced they will repeal laws they intended to introduce to modernise farming.