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wheat prices are increasing

Wheat prices to record its biggest increase due to difficulties in fertilizer supply and adverse weather conditions.

Foodversy IntelligencePublished 20 Apr 2026Updated 20 Apr 2026
wheat prices are increasing

Drought in key regions, including the US, Australia, parts of the Black Sea agricultural region, and Europe, has negatively impacted the wheat supply outlook.

While drought conditions are expected to continue in the US, in Australia, shortages of agricultural inputs and ongoing drought have negatively impacted wheat planting areas in the country, a major producer and exporter.

Additionally, adverse weather conditions in parts of the Black Sea region and some parts of Europe have affected the wheat supply outlook in some of the world's largest wheat-producing regions.

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wheat prices are increasing