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Global grain and oilseed prices to soften towards the end of 2021

he Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) monthly Global Food Price Index fell for a second consecutive month in July, although it is still at a higher level than it was at the same time last year. The index is at 123 points, down 1% from June 2021, but still 32% higher than July 2020. This mirrors the expected drop in grain, dairy product and vegetable oil prices, which is primarily in

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