BAGHDAD, IRAQ — Iraq’s trade ministry has purchased 3.56 million tonnes of domestic wheat since the start of harvest in April, Reuters reported.
Local production is expected to reach 6 million tonnes, the agriculture ministry said.
Iraq officials said in March the country would need to import 1 million tonnes of wheat to increase reserves due to food supply chain concerns amid the coronavirus.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND — VICTAM Asia and GRAPAS Asia 2024, in co-location with Health & Nutrition Asia, enjoyed a record-breaking attendance of 8,722 visitors from 73 countries from March 12-14 at BITEC in Bangkok. The event hosted by Victam Corp. welcomed 315 international exhibitors from the animal feed, pet food, aquafeed, as well as the rice, grain and flour processing industries. Following are some of the companies showcasing their innovations.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — The International Association of Operative Millers’ (IAOM) 128th Annual Conference & Expo will be April 16-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Along with educational programming, committee meetings and networking opportunities, the event includes the expo. Following are products and services from World Grain advertisers who will be exhibiting at IAOM.