Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
From 2013 through September 2026, freight costs from the Black Sea increased alongside rising grains exports, according to the GOFI long-term trend.
As of September 21, 2026, harvest in Saskatchewan was 41% complete, compared with a five-year average of 82% and a ten-year average of 73%. Rainfall, high humidity and wet field conditions continued to delay harvest operations.
51% was the increase in freight costs versus 18% for grains and oilseeds FOB prices between January 2025 and September 2026; the IGC highlights this as a rising freight share in delivered prices.
18% was the increase in average grains and oilseeds FOB prices between January 2025 and September 2026, according to the IGC Grains and Oilseeds Index (GOI).
Between 2016 and 2019, drought periods in Australia reduced demand and weighed on grains and oilseeds freight values, according to the GOFI long-term trend.
51% was the increase in average grains and oilseeds freight costs between January 2025 and September 2026, according to the IGC Grains and Oilseeds Freight Index (GOFI).
A reported plant disease in the area was investigated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, which determined that it was caused by a fungus and not by the use of river water.
A health protocol and additional health measures are being developed by Suriname's Ministry of Health together with the Pan American Health Organization to address potential effects of the contamination, with the approach also intended to cover other areas and rivers.
157.8 million tonnes is the projected output of Argentina's 2026/27 crop season across 37.02 million hectares, an increase of 0.5% from the previous season.
US$41.497 billion in export revenue is projected, 6.9% more than in 2026; fiscal revenue would reach US$15.037 billion (+3.9%) and gross agro-industrial product US$54.297 billion (+5.9%).
