In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the use of certified soybean seed in 2024/25 in Argentina was estimated at 16.7% by the National Seed Institute (Inase). While this is higher than the previous season, it still cannot surpass the 20% mark in effect until the 2021/22 season. The average age of the varieties used […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that exports of palm oil from Indonesia rose sharply in June as exporters raced to get out before U.S. tariffs were imposed, according to official data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) showed on Friday. Palm oil shipments from the world’s largest producer rose 15.1% in June and 24.91% in the first […]
In South Africa, SABC reported that the South African farmers development agency (SAFDA) has stated that the United States-imposed 30% tariff increase on the country’s imports will severely impact many farmers, particularly those in the sugar cane industry in KwaZulu-Natal. During the province’s Post-Budget Speech Consultative Engagement, SAFDA Chairperson Siyabonga Madlala called on the government […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that brokerage company StoneX forecasts that the average corn yield in the United States this year will be 188.1 bushels/acre, and the gross harvest – 16.323 billion bushels. The average soybean yield will increase to 53.6 bushels/acre, and the gross harvest – 4.425 billion bushels. According to the July forecast of […]
In China, Middle East and Africa reported that China, the world’s largest soybean consumer, set a second consecutive monthly import record in July, driven by abundant supplies from Brazil and sustained domestic demand. According to customs data, China imported 11.67 million tons of soybeans in July, up 18.5% from 9.85 million tons a year earlier […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil exported 12.3 million tons of soybeans in July 2025, up 9% from a year earlier, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Meanwhile, soybean export revenues fell 1.2% to $5 billion, as the average soybean price also fell 7.1%. The increase in exports was influenced […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Norwegian renewable energy supplier Statkraft has secured a lease from the Shetland Islands Council to develop its Shetland Hydrogen Project 2. The proposed scheme is an electrolytic hydrogen to green ammonia production facility of up to 400 MW, on land adjacent to the disused Scatsta Airport, which is […]
In Delaware, Future Markets Insights reported that the global biobased biodegradable plastics market is expected to reach $6.3 billion in 2025 and $15.6 billion by 2035. This market boom, reflecting a CAGR of 9.5%, is driven by global environmental priorities, sweeping regulatory changes, and surging demand for sustainable materials across diverse industries, the research stated. […]
In Oman, Muscat Daily reported that Oman is advancing its first large-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) project in Barka, located in the South Batinah governorate. The report noted that this strategic initiative marks a shift from conventional landfill-based waste disposal to energy recovery through advanced incineration technology. The project aims to process approximately 3,000 tons of municipal […]
In India, Chemical Industry Digest reported that Toyo Engineering India successfully commissioned a green methanol plant with a daily production capacity of ten tons at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in Madhya Pradesh. The facility marks a major step forward in India’s green energy ambitions by producing methanol using carbon dioxide captured from flue […]
