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Brazil’s grain production for the 2025/26 harvest to reach 354.4 million tons, Conab says

Brazil’s grain production for the 2025/26 harvest to reach 354.4 million tons, Conab says

December 14, 2025 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazilian grain production in the 2025/26 crop is estimated at 354.4 million tons, representing a slight increase of 0.6%, or 2.2 million tons more than the volume obtained in the 2024/25 cycle, according to the third grain crop survey released by the National Supply Company (Conab). The result reflects […]

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USDA increases forecasts for soybean light production and processing

USDA increases forecasts for soybean light production and processing

December 14, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has increased its forecast for global soybean production and crushing in the 2025/26 season. Global soybean production is expected to increase by 800,000 tons to 422.5 million tons, reflecting increased harvests in Russia and India, while production in Canada and Ukraine declines. Global soybean […]

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Brazil’s 2025/26 corn crop is projected at 135.3 million tons

Brazil’s 2025/26 corn crop is projected at 135.3 million tons

December 14, 2025 |

In Brazil, Forbes reported that Brazil’s total corn production for the 2025/26 season is expected to reach 135.3 million tons, compared to the record 141.1 million tons registered in the previous harvest, according to an estimate released by AgRural. AgRural also said it maintained its projection for Brazil’s soybean production in the 2025/26 crop year […]

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Domestic and export CPO growth boosts Indonesia’s palm oil industry

Domestic and export CPO growth boosts Indonesia’s palm oil industry

December 14, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia’s domestic and export demand for crude palm oil (CPO) surged in 2025, boosting sales and export revenue for the country’s palm oil industry, according to data from the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (Gapki). Gapki reported that domestic CPO consumption reached 18,460 tons between January and September 2025, up 5.1% […]

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Malaysia’s palm oil stocks hit over six year high in November on weak exports, robust output

Malaysia’s palm oil stocks hit over six year high in November on weak exports, robust output

December 14, 2025 |

In Malaysia, The Edge Malaysia reported that Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rose in November to a more than 6-1/2-year high, as weaker exports coincided with the second-highest production ever recorded for the month, data from the industry regulator showed. Malaysia’s palm oil stocks in November rose 13% from the previous month to 2.84 million metric […]

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Argentina cuts export duties for agricultural products

Argentina cuts export duties for agricultural products

December 14, 2025 |

In Argentina, Buenos Aires Times reported that Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced a permanent reduction in export duties on a large number of agricultural products, including soybeans, corn, wheat and other crops. According to Caputo, soybean duties will drop 26% to 24%, soy by-products from 24.5% to 22.5%, wheat and barley from 9.5% to […]

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China’s soybean imports set to reach record high in 2025

China’s soybean imports set to reach record high in 2025

December 14, 2025 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that China’s soybean imports are projected to hit unprecedented levels in 2025, surpassing 110 million metric tons by year-end amid trade uncertainties and robust South American harvests.   Agricultural consultancy JCI, citing customs data, reported that cumulative imports in the first 11 months of the year already […]

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ALTA warns zero SAF production threatens regional aviation in Latin America

ALTA warns zero SAF production threatens regional aviation in Latin America

December 14, 2025 |

In Mexico, Mexico Business News reported that Latin America faces a major challenge in its aviation decarbonization pathway, as the region produces no SAF and has no active development projects, according to new data from the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA).  The lack of regional SAF production could raise operating costs by […]

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India to become hydrogen energy exporter within a decade, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

India to become hydrogen energy exporter within a decade, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

December 14, 2025 |

In India, News On Air reported that India’s Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the nation is poised to become a hydrogen energy exporter within the next decade.  He highlighted that hydrogen can play a major role in shipping, aviation, industry, and smart transport. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, […]

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Indian Army formally introduces biodiesel into its fuel supply chain

Indian Army formally introduces biodiesel into its fuel supply chain

December 14, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Indian Army has officially incorporated biodiesel into its fuel network. The initiative was inaugurated at a ceremony in New Delhi, where the first batch of biodiesel was received by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, according to the report. By integrating biodiesel, the […]

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