Egypt's agriculture ministry says it will permit wheat imports with up to 0.05% percent of the fungus ergot, in an about-face of its recent zero-tolerance stance. An Egyptian Ag Ministry Spokesperson told Reuters “We go by the Egyptian standards, so that means we accept up to 0.05 percent.” Pro Farmers First Thing Today reports the comments come in contrast to Egypt’s actions. The country recently rejected three shipments of wheat that contained ergot levels falling within that parameter. The change reportedly stemmed from a meeting between the country's supply minister and ag minister. Exporters, who have been boycotting the country, say they will not be convinced something has changed until they see something official that indicates the policy change.
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