The Egyptian government reported that it has purchased a record volume of local wheat that is said to be well above its target at a price much higher than international levels.
Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS The Egyptian government has purchased a record volume of local wheat. It has reported buying 4.6 MMT as of 22 May, which is well above its target of 3.7 MMT. The price paid of $366/MT is said to be the major factor in the large purchases as it is much higher than international price levels. The high purchase price had been announced prior to the planting of this year's crop, which certainly seems to have provided farmers with a great deal of incentive to plant wheat. Egypt will continue to buy loc...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
