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The EU Agriculture Council focuses on markets, trade and costs, highlighting resilience, trade safeguards and energy pressures.

The latest update points to greater corn availability driven by the USA and Ukraine, together with a stable soybean supply supported by the strong performance of Brazil and Paraguay.

World wheat prices were broadly stable in January, while maize prices continued downward and barley prices increased modestly.

In 2025, climatic conditions were largely normal, despite a dry spring and a very hot summer, leading to a sharp rebound in crop production.

The aim is to ensure safe and nutritious food for EU consumers and the highest standards for animal feed.

The European Parliament decided yesterday to request the European Court of Justice to assess whether the EU-Mercosur agreement is in conformity with the EU treaties.

This update projects increases in global maize production, international trade, and ending stocks, driven by an upward revision in U.S. harvest estimates. In contrast, the global outlook for soybeans has been revised downward, both for production and ending stocks, as a result of the anticipated contraction in U.S. supply and exports of this oilseed.

International wheat prices declined while maize and sorghum prices rose.

The sector welcomed the storms last weekend, which are important for continuing with planting, especially for early corn, which was beginning to suffer.

The Commission's EU Agricultural Outlook report presents projections for EU cereals markets until 2035.

This marks a new milestone in the agricultural trade relationship.

Global wheat, maize, barley, and sorghum prices rose.

Domestic feed demand is set for continued growth into 2026.