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Airbus partners with Indonesian researchers to develop biomass-based SAF

Airbus partners with Indonesian researchers to develop biomass-based SAF

August 12, 2025 |

In Indonesia, The Star reported that Airbus’s Singapore branch has partnered with Indonesian researchers to develop sustainable aviation fuel from biomass, aiming to source up to 100 million tons annually from Indonesia. Airbus is currently collaborating with researchers at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) in West Java on a comprehensive study of biomass availability, logistics, supply […]

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Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics sign MoU on SAF use

Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics sign MoU on SAF use

August 12, 2025 |

In Singapore, Payload Asia reported that Lufthansa Cargo and global logistics provider CEVA Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in the area of sustainability, with a clear focus on the use of SAF. The agreement aims to enable measurable CO2 reductions in airfreight operations through joint efforts, mutual learning, […]

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Argentina’s YPF to invest $400 million in SAF venture

Argentina’s YPF to invest $400 million in SAF venture

August 12, 2025 |

In Argentina, Reuters reported that Argentine state oil firm YPF will invest around $400 million as part of a new joint venture to produce and sell sustainable aviation fuel. The new venture, to be called Santa Fe Bio, will be run in tandem with Essential Energy and operate out of YPF’s San Lorenzo refinery, according […]

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Anec projects shipments of up to 8.5 million tons of soybeans this month

Anec projects shipments of up to 8.5 million tons of soybeans this month

August 10, 2025 |

In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) updated its export projections for August, indicating a volume between 7.80 million and 8.50 million tons of soybeans, with an average of 8.15 million tons applied in the calculations.  The volume represents a 32.4% decrease compared to the 12.02 million tons shipped […]

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GrainGrowers highlights Australian grain’s strategic role in securing low-carbon fuel future

GrainGrowers highlights Australian grain’s strategic role in securing low-carbon fuel future

August 10, 2025 |

In Australia, a new report by GrainGrowers highlights the potential for grain and oilseed based low-carbon liquid fuels to strengthen sovereign fuel capability, reduce reliance on imports and support emission reduction goals. The report, “Reaping the Benefits: How Australian Grain and Oilseeds Can Support Australia’s Low Carbon Fuel Security,” explores the strategic opportunities emerging as […]

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Use of certified soybean seeds grow in Argentina

Use of certified soybean seeds grow in Argentina

August 10, 2025 |

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 […]

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Indonesia’s palm oil exports increased by 24.9% in H1

Indonesia’s palm oil exports increased by 24.9% in H1

August 10, 2025 |

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 […]

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South African sugar cane farmers to be hard hit by US tariffs, SAFDA says

South African sugar cane farmers to be hard hit by US tariffs, SAFDA says

August 10, 2025 |

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 […]

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US corn and soybean yields to exceed last year’s figures

US corn and soybean yields to exceed last year’s figures

August 10, 2025 |

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 […]

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China’s July soybean imports hit record high 

China’s July soybean imports hit record high 

August 10, 2025 |

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 […]

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