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The Wheat Export Authority (WEA) was established 1 July 1999 as part of restructuring the former government-owned Australian Wheat Board in preparation
Wheat_Export_Authority
Former Australian authority
The Export Wheat Commission (EWC) was a statutory authority of the Australian government. The EWC was established on 1 October 2007 and superseded the
Export_Wheat_Commission
measure. It was created as a statutory authority with a monopoly over purchasing and exporting all Australian wheat (the "single desk"). Following World
History of wheat industry regulation in Australia
History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia
Monopoly marketer and buyer of a product with multiple suppliers
1999, Wheat Export Authority was created following passing of amendments to the Wheat Marketing Act 1989. In October 2007, Wheat Export Authority was replaced
Single_desk
Australian Royal Commission
responsible and often highly remunerative positions with AWB and the Wheat Export Authority, who among other things frequently claimed memory loss, inability
Cole_Inquiry
Species of wheat used for food
durum is awned (with bristles). It is the predominant wheat grown in the Middle East. Some authorities synonymize "durum" and Triticum turgidum. Some reserve
Durum_wheat
Large Soviet purchases of U.S. grain negotiated in 1972 and delivered into 1973
on Agriculture and Forestry: The Russian Wheat Sales and Agriculture's Role in Expanding U.S. Wheat Exports (PDF) (Report). U.S. General Accounting Office
1973 United States–Soviet Union wheat deal
1973_United_States–Soviet_Union_wheat_deal
related to export of wheat up to supply at port Ministry of National Food Security & Research Punjab Agriculture Department Punjab Food Authority Punjab Food
Punjab Food Department (Pakistan)
Punjab_Food_Department_(Pakistan)
1942 US Supreme Court decision
The decline in the export trade has left a large surplus in production which, in connection with an abnormally large supply of wheat and other grains in
Wickard_v._Filburn
Defunct Canadian marketing board
intention to reject wheat exports from Canada if GM wheat was sanctioned, citing contamination risks. Additionally, the CWB surveyed wheat farmers and discovered
Canadian_Wheat_Board
Payment of kickbacks by AWB Limited to Saddam Hussein
operating a single desk regime over Australian wheat, meaning it had the sole ability to export Australian wheat, for which it paid a single, fixed price.
AWB_oil-for-wheat_scandal
Port in Manitoba, Canada
September 2007 the port handled its first domestic export trade, shipping 12,500 tonnes of wheat to Halifax aboard the Arctic supply ship Kathryn Spirit
Port_of_Churchill
narrow coastal zone (used principally for dairying and beef production); wheat, sheep zone (cropping (principally winter crops), and the grazing of sheep
Agriculture_in_Australia
Former Australian Wheat Board
federal legislation to export wheat under the monopsony AWB (Australia) Limited - domestic wheat trading and export of non-wheat grains AWB Services Limited
AWB_Limited
Wheat which is genetically engineered
Argentina's major wheat export partner. On 6 May 2022, HB4 was approved by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The transgenic wheat that was furthest
Genetically_modified_wheat
Brewery in Munich, Germany
the ingredients of the beer are just four: water, grain (barley and or wheat), hops and yeast. Beer portal Companies portal Germany portal Oktoberfest
Augustiner-Bräu
Cold War embargo of Eastern Bloc states
for Multilateral Export Controls (CoCom) was established in 1949 at the beginning of the Cold War to coordinate controls on exports from Western Bloc
Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls
Coordinating_Committee_for_Multilateral_Export_Controls
grains. Principal crops grown during the neolithic era included barley and wheat. Following the Acts of Union 1800, the majority of rural Irish workers participated
Agriculture_in_Ireland
German brewery
noble family. Among other offerings, the brewery produces pilsner, export, and wheat beer, primarily serving southern Germany. The counts (later princes)
Fürstenberg_Brewery
Port
S. exported corn, soy, and wheat. Barges carry these grains from the Mississippi River to the ports for storage and export. Imports to these ports include
Port_of_South_Louisiana
World War I Allied body for coordinating purchases of food and equipment
Paul (19 June 2025). "Retaining Authority: The Commission Internationale de Ravitaillement and the Joint Committee". Wheat at War: Allied Economic Cooperation
Commission Internationale de Ravitaillement
Commission_Internationale_de_Ravitaillement
Brewing and beverage company in Faxe, Denmark
Unibrew is Royal. It is based on Ceres' Ceres Royal Export and Faxe's Faxe Pilsner/Classic. Royal Export was also brewed by the other breweries in the group
Royal_Unibrew
Government ministry of Pakistan
crops of registered varieties and released varieties. Regulate the import, export and quarantine of animals and animal products, in order to prevent the introduction
Ministry of National Food Security & Research
Ministry_of_National_Food_Security_&_Research
Atlantic Seaport in southeast Georgia, United States
Blessing of the Fleet in Brunswick was begun. Exported products include wood pulp, paper products, wheat, soybeans, and heavy machinery. Brunswick is the
Port_of_Brunswick
1827 United States Supreme Court case
Maryland, 25 U.S. (12 Wheat.) 419 (1827), was a significant United States Supreme Court case which interpreted the Import-Export and Commerce Clauses of
Brown_v._Maryland
a guaranteed support price for their crops. Wheat: In 2007 Iran exported close to 600,000 tonnes of wheat (out of a production of 15 million tonnes).
Agriculture_in_Iran
Kingdom in North Africa, 202 to 25 BC
the primary export. Historian Camps, referencing Livy, provides detailed records of Numidian grain exports to Rome: 14,000 quintals of wheat and 10,500
Numidia
Government ministry of Bangladesh
(SAC) Seed Certification Agency Horticulture Export Development Foundation (Hortex Foundation) Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute (BWMRI) মন্ত্রণালয়
Ministry of Agriculture (Bangladesh)
Ministry_of_Agriculture_(Bangladesh)
Pakistani multinational beverage manufacturer
traded company listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, and its products are exported to Bangladesh. In 2014, the company established a US flagship store on
Murree_Brewery
Historic site in Victoria, Australia
bushels or 95,000 tonnes. Australia experienced a wheat glut in the late 1930s as traditional export markets of Great Britain and Western Europe evaporated
Murtoa_Stick_Shed
and sugar beet endanger wetlands in Turkey. Farmers are not allowed to export wheat. Despite subsidies farmers' fuel and fertilizer costs increased a lot
Agriculture_in_Turkey
1943 and 1953, the average export of Canadian wheat was 347,200,000 bushels (9,449,000 t). The three-year International Wheat Agreement of 1955, which really
Agriculture_in_Canada
were over these regions begun exporting wheat competing with Chilean wheat forcing from the mid-1860s onwards wheat exports to be shifted to England. Between
Agriculture_in_Chile
coffee, and many more items are traded. The country's export list includes food grains like wheat, corn, and soybeans, as well as aeroplanes, cars, computers
Foreign trade of the United States
Foreign_trade_of_the_United_States
German brewery
Non-alcoholic Pilsner Rothaus Pils German-style Pilsner Märzen Export Märzen Radler Radler Hefeweizen Wheat beer Alkoholfrei Hefeweizen Non-alcoholic wheat beer
Rothaus
Foreign affairs agency for agriculture
Administrator for Export Credits, Foreign Agricultural Service Interview with George Pope Morgan, Merchants of Grain; Luttrell, "The Russian Wheat Deal – Hindsight
Foreign_Agricultural_Service
Clause of the United States Constitution
known as the Import-Export Clause, prevents the states, without the consent of Congress, from imposing tariffs on imports and exports above what is necessary
Import-Export_Clause
in the arid regions of the Great Plains. Wheat farmers have always produced a surplus for export. The exports were small-scale until the 1860s, when bad
History of agriculture in the United States
History_of_agriculture_in_the_United_States
Ukrainian program to provide humanitarian food aid
exporter. The country also accounted for over 15% of global corn exports, 10% of wheat, 15–20% of barley and over 50% of sunflower oil. The blockade of
Grain_From_Ukraine_program
German brewery
include: Pilsner Herren Pils Export Alcohol free Volksfest Beer Frülingsfest Beer Christmas Beer Bügel Premium Kellerbier Wheat beer Käpsele Helles List of
Stuttgarter_Hofbräu
diseases introduced by the Spanish. The 18th century saw the rise of wheat and wine for export to Peru. Although many agricultural lands were devastated by the
History of agriculture in Chile
History_of_agriculture_in_Chile
agricultural exporters. For wheat, sugar beet, rapeseed, cucumber, rye, barley and walnuts, it was among the top 10 agricultural exporting countries in 2020, and
Agriculture_in_Ukraine
French agro-industrial company
acquisition by Invivo Group in 2021. The Group primarily operated in the wheat and barley sectors in France, Europe, and Asia. It supported arable farmers
The_Soufflet_Group
Food starch
widely used ingredient. After an economical way of centrifugally separating wheat flour was devised, arrowroot lost its role in papermaking. Saint Vincent
Arrowroot
Economy of an Australian state
healthcare and social assistance, tourism and construction. Victoria's main exports are agricultural and pharmaceutical products, while the largest employer
Economy_of_Victoria_(state)
Region of Western Australia
the town of Burracoppin in the Wheat Belt. The Wheatbelt once had an extensive railway system, which transported bulk wheat grain. It has been reduced in
Wheatbelt_(Western_Australia)
Food contamination events in China
company exported goods and says that they are researching who might have exported their product. They note that per Chinese law, all exported wheat gluten
Protein_adulteration_in_China
Port in Peru
flow of merchandise in the export items of fishmeal, minerals, lead, zinc, agro-industrial products and the import of corn, wheat, rice, spare parts and machinery
Port_of_Callao
2022–2023 Russia–Ukraine agreement on grain export
Odesa, according to the BBC. Almost all of Ukraine's wheat, corn, and sunflower oil were exported through its Black Sea ports prior to the war. Before
Black_Sea_Grain_Initiative
Increase in food prices and shortages around the world
largest producer of wheat, prohibited wheat exports. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva urged India to reconsider its ban on wheat exports. On 20 July 2023,
2022–2023_global_food_crises
reclaimed by the use of such methods is extremely fertile. Chad's only wheat crop is cultivated in these polders. In the rest of the Sahel, the hardier
Agriculture_in_Chad
1945–1991 military governing body
The Allied Control Council (ACC) or Allied Control Authority (German: Alliierter Kontrollrat), also referred to as the Four Powers (Vier Mächte), was
Allied_Control_Council
Grass that has edible grain
world's largest crops, and are therefore staple foods. They include rice, wheat, rye, oats, barley, millet, and maize (US: corn). Edible grains from other
Cereal
Country in West Asia
Fertile Crescent. The Chogha Golan site featured early domestication of emmer wheat. The contemporary site of Ganj Dareh also features the earliest known domestication
Iran
Financial crisis beginning after the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions
on world food prices. Russia and Ukraine are major producers of wheat that is exported through the Bosporus to Mediterranean and North African countries
Economic consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Economic_consequences_of_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
Port in Western Australia
Products most commonly exported through the port are woodchips, wheat, silica sand, barley, canola and oats. Woodchips were first exported from Albany Port
Port_of_Albany
Glucose polymer used as energy store in plants
human diets, and is contained in large amounts in staple foods such as wheat, potatoes, maize (corn), rice, and cassava (manioc). Starch is a white,
Starch
Country primarily in North America
later immigrants combined these with foods they were familiar with, such as wheat flour, beef, and milk, to create a distinctive American cuisine. New World
United_States
Irish brand of beer
beer type: porter or stout (single, double or extra) and foreign stout for export. "Stout" originally referred to a beer's strength, but eventually shifted
Guinness
Restrictions limiting international trade
uses other overt and covert means to restrict imports and occasionally exports). Trade barriers have been criticized for their negative impacts on consumers
Trade_barrier
(IIFT) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Intellectual Property
List of central agencies in India
List_of_central_agencies_in_India
economic growth for Palestine, especially for agricultural exports to Europe and regional markets. Wheat and barley were the most important crops, grown on 75
History of agriculture in Palestine
History_of_agriculture_in_Palestine
Rules for manufacturing German beer
top-fermented beers), for export beers, and for different regions. The basic law now declares that only malted barley/wheat/rye, hops, water and yeast
Reinheitsgebot
Capital of Uttar Pradesh, India
adjacent to the city and a block of the Lucknow district for export. The main crops are wheat, paddy, sugarcane, mustard, potatoes, and vegetables such as
Lucknow
Current lowest-value American coin
(1856–1858) Indian Head cent (1859–1909) Lincoln cent (1909–present) Lincoln Wheat (1909–1958) Lincoln Memorial (1959–2008) Lincoln Bicentennial 4 reverse
Penny_(United_States_coin)
19th-century trade restrictions on import food and grain in Great Britain
import and export controls. Import had been regulated as early as 1670; and in 1689 traders were provided bounties for exporting rye, malt and wheat (all classified
Corn_Laws
most widely grown arable crop is wheat, but the most important cash crop is cotton; cotton was the largest single export before the development of the oil
Economy_of_Syria
Yellow legume seeds used as food
this is widely used in parts of Europe and in Australia as an additive to wheat flour, enhancing the flavour and lending a rich, creamy colour to the resulting
Lupin_bean
on agriculture and its textile industry for the majority their foreign exports. Pakistan has endured a variety of economic and financial crises, with
Economy_of_Pakistan
DMIC in NCR contributes 7% of India's agricultural exports and 60% of India's Basmati rice export, with 7 operational SEZs and additional 23 formally
Economy_of_Haryana
Series of product recalls
control crisis in China's trade arising from the export of tainted goods, for some of which the authorities in Beijing had blamed him. The sentence reflected
2007_Chinese_export_recalls
Byzantine-period wine from southern Palestine, shipped from Gaza
including the area around Gaza and Ashkelon. The rise of Gaza wine as an export commodity has been attributed to two related phenomena. First, the growth
Gaza_wine
Scottish plant pathologist (1898–1980)
April 1980) was a Scottish plant pathologist who pioneered the study of wheat, fruit and vegetable diseases in the 20th century. From 1923, in his first
Lawrence_Ogilvie
in Guinea. Moroccan wheat made up the bulk of items exported by the Portuguese to Iberia, and cloths about 40% of the items exported to Guinea. In May 1516
Protectorate_of_Doukkala
near sugar plantations and to some extent the irrigated farms of maize, wheat, barley, rice, sorghum, potato, and millet crops, which are prone to damage
Pork_in_Pakistan
has long been a primary exported cash crop, but it is no longer vital as an export. Egypt is a substantial producer of wheat, maize, sugarcane, fruit
Economy_of_Egypt
problems caused by massive expenditures in the Iran–Iraq War and damage to oil export facilities by Iran's military led the government to implement austerity
Economy_of_Iraq
all exports in 2017. As the country is relatively poor in natural resources, it consequently depends on imports of petroleum, raw materials, wheat, motor
Economy_of_Israel
Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966
undertaking were the development of high-yielding varieties of wheat, and rust resistant strains of wheat. Though he was a socialist, Shastri stated that India
Lal_Bahadur_Shastri
Russian grain trading company
Grain Export Company (part of the OZK Group) offered the best conditions for the supply of 120 thousand tons of Russian wheat to the General Authority for
United_Grain_Company
all cultivated land. The two most significant crops by area planted are wheat (761,300 hectares) and cotton (551,100 hectares). Citrus fruits, dates,
Agriculture_in_Turkmenistan
accounting for roughly a third of gross domestic product (GDP), 84% of exports, and 75% of total employment. Ethiopia's agriculture is plagued by periodic
Agriculture_in_Ethiopia
Light Pure Woven Cotton ($1.12B), Raw Cotton ($1.01B) and Wheat ($900M). In 2015, the top export destinations of Bangladesh are the United States ($6.19B)
Economy_of_Bangladesh
legumes: 2% Wheat: 7% Kaoliang:(Zahine-Sorgum): 23% Rice: 2% Mice: 18% Other crops: 11% Soy was Manchukuo's principal crop. The first exports were made
Economy_of_Manchukuo
and LNG exports were stranded, causing Brent Crude to surge past $120 per barrel and forcing QatarEnergy to declare force majeure on all exports.[better source needed]
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Iran_war
Australian state of Queensland and represents the King's constitutional authority throughout the state. It is the oldest of the state arms of Australia
Coat_of_arms_of_Queensland
Danish brewery group
Carlsberg Black Gold 5,5% Carlsberg-Jacobsen, wheat beer Carlsberg Master Brew Carls Beer Carls Porter Carlsberg Export and Carlsberg Cold beer Kings Brewery
Carlsberg_Group
2003–2004 transitional US-led government of Iraq
2019. About. Export.gov. Official website Archived 28 June 2005 at the Wayback Machine Who's Who in the Coalition Provisional Authority, The Washington
Coalition Provisional Authority
Coalition_Provisional_Authority
Wave of riots in France (April–May 1775)
the royal stores in 1773–1774. This large-scale revolt subsided following wheat price controls imposed by Turgot, Louis XVI's Controller-General of Finances
Flour_War
seaborne exports and 16.6% of national seaborne imports. Major commodities handled at Takoradi include manganese, bauxite, cocoa, clinker, wheat, petroleum
Economy_of_Ghana
Famine in India under Crown rule
region still produced foodstuffs sufficient to avoid famine, colonial grain exports swelled to record numbers, ensuring widespread devastation. It affected
Great_Famine_of_1876–1878
Former Australian government department
Administration of export controls on agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries products Food policy, processing and exports DAFF managed quarantine
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia, 1998–2013)
Department_of_Agriculture,_Fisheries_and_Forestry_(Australia,_1998–2013)
Pakistani state-owned commodity trading company
export and import of commodities particularly wheat, cotton, rice and urea. It also issues tenders on behalf of the Government of Pakistan for export
Trading Corporation of Pakistan
Trading_Corporation_of_Pakistan
Several species of grass used for sugar production
an economically important flowering plant family that includes maize, wheat, rice, and sorghum, and many forage crops. It is native to New Guinea. Sugarcane
Sugarcane
1966 science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein
with "convict tools," and convert the electromagnetic catapult used to export wheat into a weapon for counterattack. Mike impersonates the Warden and others
The_Moon_Is_a_Harsh_Mistress
Country in Southeastern Africa
net importer of food products. For example, between 2000 and 2016, annual wheat production fell from 250,000 tons to 60,000 tons, maize was reduced from
Zimbabwe
Historic German city, now Kaliningrad, Russia
flourished through the export of wheat, timber, hemp, and furs, as well as pitch, tar, and fly ash. It was the preferred export port, although not the
Königsberg
Argentine foreign trade processes
especially with regard to merchandise exports and imports, as well as trade in services. Argentina's primary exports in colonial times were largely limited
Foreign_trade_of_Argentina
Prime Minister of India (1966–1977; 1980–1984)
created hardship for Indian businesses and consumers. The importation of wheat from the United States fell through due to political disputes. For the first
Indira_Gandhi
Country in South Asia
untouchability became an organised belief. In South India, the Middle kingdoms exported Dravidian language scripts and religious cultures to the kingdoms of Southeast
India
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WHEAT EXPORT-AUTHORITY
Girl/Female
Indian
Expert
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Whole Wheat
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
From the Wheat Meadow
Girl/Female
Christian, Indian
Wonderful; Pretty; Wheat
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Nottinghamshire)
English (chiefly Nottinghamshire) : metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of wheat, from Old English hwǣte ‘wheat’ (a derivative of hwīt ‘white’, because of its use in making white flour).
Boy/Male
Tamil
Expert
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Wheat Juice
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi
Gold; Wheat
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Wheat Field
Boy/Male
British, English
Wheat Town; From the Wheat Settlement
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Expert
Boy/Male
English
From the wheat feild.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Expert
Girl/Female
Tamil
Parinitha | பரிணீதா
Expert
Parinitha | பரிணீதா
Girl/Female
Indian
Expert
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Wheat Field
Girl/Female
Tamil
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Expert
Daxita | தகà¯à®·à¯€à®¤à®¾Â Â
Girl/Female
Hindu
Expert
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Wheat Field
Girl/Female
Tamil
Parinita | பரிணீதா
Expert
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WHEAT EXPORT-AUTHORITY
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Australian, British, Danish, English, French, Swedish
From the Moor Town; From the God Mars
Girl/Female
Australian, Basque, French, Spanish
Named for Jesus; God is Salvation
Girl/Female
Greek
Goddess; godly. Also abbreviation of names like Althea and Dorothea. The mythological Thea was...
Boy/Male
Tamil
Descendant of faolan
Male
Hungarian
Pet form of Hungarian Vilmos, VILI means "will-helmet."
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Muslim, Pashtun, Sindhi, Telugu
Moon-glow; Star; Moonlight; Gentle; Ease; Name of Star
Boy/Male
Tamil
A sage who discovered atom
Girl/Female
Australian, German
Noble; Nobility
Girl/Female
Hindu
Name of a star, Well starred, From the Nakshatra Kritika
Girl/Female
Indian
Our world
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pron., a., & adv.
Whatever; whatsoever; what thing soever; -- used indefinitely.
v. t.
To wrest from an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity; to wrench away (from); to tear away; to wring (from); to exact; as, to extort contributions from the vanquished; to extort confessions of guilt; to extort a promise; to extort payment of a debt.
a.
Taught by use, practice, or experience, experienced; having facility of operation or performance from practice; knowing and ready from much practice; clever; skillful; as, an expert surgeon; expert in chess or archery.
pron., a., & adv.
Used adjectively, meaning how remarkable, or how great; as, what folly! what eloquence! what courage!
v. i.
To import or export in violation of the customs laws.
v. t.
To bring in from abroad; to introduce from without; especially, to bring (wares or merchandise) into a place or country from a foreign country, in the transactions of commerce; -- opposed to export. We import teas from China, coffee from Brasil, etc.
v. t.
To import or export secretly, contrary to the law; to import or export without paying the duties imposed by law; as, to smuggle lace.
v. t.
To export again, as what has been imported.
v. t.
To import again; to import what has been exported; to bring back.
imp. & p. p.
of Export
interrog. adv.
Why? For what purpose? On what account?
n.
That which is exported; a commodity conveyed from one country or State to another in the way of traffic; -- used chiefly in the plural, exports.
imp. & p. p.
Heated; as, the iron though heat red-hot.
n.
The act of exporting; exportation; as, to prohibit the export of wheat or tobacco.
v. i.
To practice fraud or trickery; as, to cheat at cards.
v. t.
To carry or send abroad, or out of a country, especially to foreign countries, as merchandise or commodities in the way of commerce; -- the opposite of import; as, to export grain, cotton, cattle, goods, etc.
n.
Wheat, or bread made from wheat.
n.
Commodity exported; an export.
n.
A port on the seashore, or one accessible for seagoing vessels. Also used adjectively; as, a seaport town.
pron., a., & adv.
As an interrogative pronoun, used in asking questions regarding either persons or things; as, what is this? what did you say? what poem is this? what child is lost?