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China expects record grain harvest in 2025

China expects record grain harvest in 2025

September 28, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China is expecting a bumper grain harvest this year, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said. According to the ministry, the summer harvest totaled 149.74 million tons. The summer harvest forms the backbone of China’s annual grain production; planting area has been expanded, and yields are above average, […]

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Argentina reinstates grain export taxes after $7b billion sales cap reached

Argentina reinstates grain export taxes after $7b billion sales cap reached

September 28, 2025 |

In Germany, BNE Intellinews reported that Argentina has restored export taxes on grains and their derivatives after reaching its predetermined $7 billion sales threshold in just three days, bringing an abrupt end to a tax holiday. The country’s fiscal agency ARCA announced on September 24 that the sales cap established under Decree 682/2025 had been […]

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Global soybean production to reach record 425 million tons in 2025/26

Global soybean production to reach record 425 million tons in 2025/26

September 28, 2025 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that global soybean production is forecast to reach 425.8 million tons in the 2025/26 season, setting a new record for the crop. The projection, published in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest outlook, represents an increase of more than one million tons compared to the […]

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APOA, CPOPC to build stable palm oil supply chain

APOA, CPOPC to build stable palm oil supply chain

September 28, 2025 |

In India, Deccan Chronicle reported that APOA, the CPOPC and Solidaridad  announced a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen producer and consumer collaboration and accelerate sustainability across the palm oil value chain.  Signed in Mumbai, the MoU creates a formal platform to harmonize approaches, address market volatility and strengthen inclusion of smallholders, with a […]

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Indonesia to export palm oil to the EU with no tariffs with new trade deal

Indonesia to export palm oil to the EU with no tariffs with new trade deal

September 28, 2025 |

In Indonesia, DW reported that the European Union and Indonesia opened a new chapter in trade, with the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) being signed in Bali. The report noted that palm oil exports have proven to be the most contentious issue during the talks. EU officials point out that producing palm oil is […]

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Global sugar cane market to reach $258.4 billion by 2032, research finds

Global sugar cane market to reach $258.4 billion by 2032, research finds

September 28, 2025 |

In India, Maximize Market Research reported that the global cane sugar market was valued at $232.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $258.41 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 1.31% over 2025-2032.  The forecast underscores continued demand driven by food processing and industrial applications in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and beyond. The […]

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Mexico and China formalized health protocol for sorghum exports

Mexico and China formalized health protocol for sorghum exports

September 28, 2025 |

In Mexico, the Mexican Government reported that the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the General Directorate of Customs of the People’s Republic of China formalized the health protocol for the export of Mexican sorghum to the Asian nation.  It is estimated that in the first year it will reach between 50,000 and 100,000 […]

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Egypt’s wheat production, imports to rise

Egypt’s wheat production, imports to rise

September 28, 2025 |

In Egypt, World Grain reported that  Egypt requires 20 million tons of wheat annually to meet a steadily increasing demand, and production covers only about half of its needs, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. In its latest report updating wheat, corn and rice, the […]

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Solaris to expand renewable energy portfolio with solar, floating solar and waste-to-energy projects

Solaris to expand renewable energy portfolio with solar, floating solar and waste-to-energy projects

September 28, 2025 |

In India, Solar Quarter reported that Solaris is set to broaden its renewable energy footprint with upcoming projects that include solar with battery storage, floating solar, and waste-to-energy (WTE) initiatives,  On the WTE front, President and CEO Jose Alfonso Miras revealed Solaris is considering entering the sixth round of GEAP, which is expected to include […]

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AMG Petronas F1 team debuts bio-based carbon fiber composite material on rear wheel shields of W16 F1 car

AMG Petronas F1 team debuts bio-based carbon fiber composite material on rear wheel shields of W16 F1 car

September 28, 2025 |

In Germany, the AMG Petronas F1 team stated that this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw the debut of pioneering bio-based carbon fiber composite material on the team’s W16 race car. The rear brake duct wheel shields on F1 pilot George Russel’s car were developed using a new resin that includes 30% bio-based materials. This marks […]

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