Masha Belikova is a grain news and price reporter at Fastmarkets. She focuses on agriculture and farming, covering a range of topics including AgriTech, sustainable agriculture, farming equipment, and organic farming. Masha's insights and expertise have been featured in Fastmarkets, Fastmarkets Agriculture, and EUROMETAL.
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Masha Belikova's coverage predominantly focuses on agriculture and farming, particularly grain trade, export taxes, international trade related to agricultural products, and the impact of weather conditions on these aspects. Given this focus, she would likely be receptive to pitches that provide insights into the latest developments in global grain trade and export regulations.
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By: Yuri Sirosh, Masha Belikova
Ukrainian corn prices have been stable to firm for the new crop since such prices appeared in the market, although in the past two weeks a slow decline has been seen while the harvest progresses. But this was not considered to be enough to keep the origin competitive, trade sources told Fastmarkets on Tuesday October 7.
By: Masha Belikova, Devora Nedyalkova, Yuri Sirosh
At the recent Berlin ECE commodities event, two major themes dominated discussions: the surprising stability of Ukrainian domestic corn prices despite bearish forecasts, and growing concerns over Egypt's state grain procurement process.
By: Yuri Sirosh, Masha Belikova
Ukraine's corn exports have slowed to their lowest level in a decade despite a solid harvest, with continued logistical constraints restricting shipment volumes and consequently supporting prices.
By: Masha Belikova
It has become increasingly clear in the week to Friday March 27 that, with new-crop wheat and corn prices beginning to emerge in Ukraine, the typical discount to old-crop prices was no longer present, Fastmarkets has heard.
By: Arjun Prabhu, Masha Belikova
The European grain trade gathered in Bucharest last week for EuroGrainExchange 2026. Here are our key observations.
By: Masha Belikova, Eoin Hughes
Atlantic Panamax freight rates have hit their highest level since the 2022 Russia-Ukraine crisis, driven by the Iran conflict, elevated bunker fuel costs and strong grain export demand – with no immediate relief in sight.
By: Masha Belikova, Devora Nedyalkova
Egypt's structural reliance on wheat imports remains intact, despite stronger domestic procurement efforts.
By: Masha Belikova
Price spreads across European biofuel feedstocks and biodiesel markets widened sharply during the week to Thursday May 28, driven primarily by a steep decline in gasoil values and higher vegetable oil prices.
By: Eduardo Tinti, Ryan Capozziello, Masha Belikova, Jenny Ma, Marcela Caetano, Yuri Sirosh
Fastmarkets’ weekly recap of the main movements in global cash markets.
By: Masha Belikova
Grain market reporter Masha Belikova explores the key forces shaping wheat pricing across the Black Sea region and why prices have remained unexpectedly firm despite strong crop expectations.
