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India’s readiness for SAF at 52%, Boeing says

India’s readiness for SAF at 52%, Boeing says

October 6, 2026 |

In India, NDTV reported that India is making steady progress towards adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), according to a new report by Boeing and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB). However, the report added that India’s ability to move from ambition to large-scale production remains constrained by gaps in policy and infrastructure, among other things. […]

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Qantas and Virgin float passing SAF costs onto passengers

Qantas and Virgin float passing SAF costs onto passengers

October 6, 2026 |

In Australia, Australian aviation reported that Qantas and Virgin have both said that they will look to increase airfares in an effort to offset the increased fuel costs of utilizing sustainable aviation fuels and biofuels. As part of an ongoing government consultation process regarding the use of low-carbon liquid fuels, including SAF, both major airline […]

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Global SAF market to reach $84.5 billion by 2035, research finds

Global SAF market to reach $84.5 billion by 2035, research finds

October 6, 2026 |

In India, DataM Intelligence reported that the global SAF market reached $3.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $84.5 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 35.2% during 2026-2035. “Market growth is driven by increasing demand for lower-carbon aviation fuels, decarbonization initiatives across the aviation sector, technological advances in fuel production, and the […]

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BAGE forecasts Argentina’s soybean crop at 53.6 million tons

BAGE forecasts Argentina’s soybean crop at 53.6 million tons

October 4, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BAGE) forecasts Argentina’s soybean production at 53.6 million tons in the 2026/27 season. This would be 3.5 million tons above the 50.1 million tons produced in the previous season, according to the report. Soybean area could expand to 17 million hectares, up 0.2 million hectares […]

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57% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent, USDA says

57% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent, USDA says

October 4, 2026 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the USDA said that 18% of U.S. corn is harvested, matching the five-year average, but at the low end of expectations, with 96% of the crop dented and 72% mature, as the national crop rating held at 57% good to excellent. The report stated that 17% of soybeans are harvested, […]

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China says to cut tariffs on US farm goods, but soybeans excluded

China says to cut tariffs on US farm goods, but soybeans excluded

October 4, 2026 |

In Korea, The Korea Times reported that China is set to cut tariffs on a broad range of US agricultural goods, from corn and wheat to meat and dairy, but top import item soybeans were excluded from a tariff-reduction list its commerce ministry issued on September 28. The list covers sorghum, vegetable oils and meals, […]

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Soybean planting reaches 4.39% of Brazil’s area, consultancy says

Soybean planting reaches 4.39% of Brazil’s area, consultancy says

October 4, 2026 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Soybean planting for the 2026/27 crop in Brazil reached 4.39% of the total estimated area, compared to 4.15% at the same time last year and also ahead of the five-year historical average of 1.44%, according to data from consultancy Pátria AgroNegócios. “Planting is progressing well from the start. The […]

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El Niño could cut palm oil production in 2027 

El Niño could cut palm oil production in 2027 

October 4, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that palm oil production in Indonesia and Malaysia could decline by around 3% in 2027 due to prolonged dry weather caused by a strong El Niño.  Analysts expect the impact on plantation yields to emerge with a lag, increasing risks to global supply, according to the report. Indonesia’s output could fall […]

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Brazil may harvest its largest first corn crop in 13 years

Brazil may harvest its largest first corn crop in 13 years

October 4, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazilian farmers are expanding corn acreage in the marketing year 2026/27 amid strong domestic demand, particularly from ethanol producers. According to Conab, total corn production in the country may rise to 148 mln tons, up 2.8% from the previous season. The largest increase is expected in first-crop corn acreage, which […]

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Mexico’s grain production lags demand

Mexico’s grain production lags demand

October 4, 2026 |

In Mexico, World Grain reported that Mexico’s overall grain production is forecast to fall for marketing year 2026-27, pushing up imports to meet domestic demand, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Corn, rice and sorghum production are seen declining, pressured by weak profitability, elevated input […]

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