Egypt's GASC is reviewing its current position with regard to French wheat moisture levels. It stipulates a maximum level of 13 percent but has allowed French wheat with up to 13.5 percent, provided there is a discount.
Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Iran has decided to impose an import tariff of approximately $50/MT on both wheat and barley, effective immediately. This will only apply to private sector imports, while the government's will be entirely exempt. The tariff for wheat is set to continue until the end of 2016, and that for barley will expire 22 September 2015.Egypt began a test run of the newly expanded Suez Canal with three vessels running north and three headed south on Saturday. It will not of...
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...
