Meeting of the International Grains Council

Members of the International Grains Council (IGC) convened for the 64th Council Session on 8 June 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Amy Little, Agriculture Counsellor to the UK, Australian High Commission to the UK.

Owing to a reduced area for harvesting and a likely dip in yields, world grains production was predicted to decline by 3% y/y in 2026/27, to 2,414m t; chiefly tied to smaller wheat and maize outturns, it would represent the first contraction in four years. With uptake expected to edge up on gains in food and industrial use, combined end-season stocks were anticipated to be drawn down, with a 9% y/y fall in major exporters’ reserves forecast.

Grain Market Report (GMR576)

Mainly because of adjustments for maize in Argentina and South Africa, the forecast for 2025/26 total grains (wheat and coarse grains) production is increased by 3m t m/m (month-on-month), to 2,477m. With consumption also revised 3m t higher, the outlook for stocks (aggregate of respective local marketing years) is maintained at 638m. The trade figure is boosted by 3m t, with increases for maize and barley.

Smart Global Grains Trade Challenge 2026 (SGGT Challenge)

Co-organized by International Grains Council (IGC) & India Middle East Agri Alliance Ecosystem (IMEAA Ecosystem) Supported by Microsoft AI For Good

Every year, more than 500 million metric tonnes of cereals and grains, valued at around US$156 billion, move across over 140 exporting countries to close to 200 countries worldwide. This vast trade network connects thousands of grain trade stakeholders, supports millions of farmers, and helps feed billions of consumers.

Meeting of the International Grains Council

Members of the International Grains Council (IGC) convened for the 63rd Council Session on 21 January 2026 in London. The meeting was chaired by Dr Amy Little, Counsellor (Agriculture), Australian High Commission to the United Kingdom. In conjunction with the 63rd Session, IGC and Australia coorganised a Grains Forum titled Aligning Rules and Innovation: Navigating Regulatory Barriers and Gene-Editing in Global Grain Trade, held on Tuesday 20th January 2026.

Five-year supply and demand outlook (2025/26 to 2030/31)

The Secretariat's latest five-year global supply and demand projections to 2030/31, focusing on wheat, maize (corn), soyabeans and rice.

Dr Amy Little appointed Chairperson of the International Grains Council for 2025/26

Following on from Algeria’s Chairmanship, the IGC has appointed Dr. Amy Little, Counsellor for Agriculture, High Commission of Australia to the UK, as Chairperson for 2025/26.

Meeting of the International Grains Council

Members of the International Grains Council (IGC) convened for the 62nd Council Session on 12 June 2025. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Hamed Oussama Salhi, First Secretary (Agriculture), Embassy of Algeria in London.

Pulses Trade: Underscoring the potential for growth

World Pulses Day 2025 aims to highlight the crucial role that pulses play in creating sustainable and resilient food systems; pulses play a vital role as a staple in several regions, with expanding world trade set to continue contributing to global food security.