In Vietnam, Vietnam Plus reported that Malaysia’s palm oil industry is undergoing a significant shift from focusing solely on raw material production to technology-driven innovation and the commercialization of high-value-added products. Addressing the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Transfer of Technology Program on June 30, Minister of Plantation and Commodities Noraini Ahmad affirmed that the […]
In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that Indonesian palm oil farmers have warned the government that smallholders are the ones who will bear the brunt of a hasty biodiesel program expansion. Indonesia recently started blending 50% palm oil-based biodiesel with 50% conventional diesel. The policy, known as B50, is an expansion of the previous B40 program, […]
In China, SunSirs reported that StoneX stated that Brazil’s second-crop corn production for the 2025/26 season is projected to reach 107.5 million tons. The consultancy noted that this new production figure represents a 1.4% increase from the June forecast. StoneX’s upward revision of Brazil’s 2025/26 second-crop corn production forecast to 107.5 million tons points to […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that production costs for major field crops in the United States could reach record levels by 2027. Corn, soybeans, sorghum and wheat are all expected to see continued increases in input expenses, driven by persistent inflation and elevated input prices, according to the […]
In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that Ukraine has opened registration for agricultural producers seeking duty-free soybean and rapeseed export access for the 2026/27 marketing season through the State Agrarian Register (DAR), the country’s digital platform for farmers. The registration process began on July 1 and is available to both agricultural companies and […]
In Iowa, KWQC reported that new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows China’s purchases of U.S. soybeans have increased under last year’s trade agreement, but remain below pre-trade war levels, according to Iowa farmers. The report noted that USDA data shows China accounted for less than 30% of U.S. soybean exports through March […]
In Sweden, Metacon has been granted up to $11.4 million in support from Klimatklivet to build a 10 MW electrolysis plant in Uppsala for local production of green hydrogen for use in industry and fossil-free and environmentally friendly transport. The planned plant will have a capacity of 10 MW and an estimated annual production of […]
In India, The Siasat Daily reported that CSIR-NIISThas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Hyderabad-based biotech startup 3CL for a consultancy project that aims to evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of producing ethanol from a wide range of seasonal fruits available in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The project is titled — “Pilot-Scale […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that the Polish city of Suwalki has broken ground on a waste-to-energy plant with a total capacity of 7 MW, the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management announced. Financing for the installation was granted by the national eco-fund under the “Use of Alternative Fuels for Energy Purposes” program […]
In the UK, Plastics Today reported that packaging companies Amcor and UK-based startup Kelpi are collaborating to explore bio-based coating technologies that could enhance the performance and sustainability of Amcor’s AmFiber fiber-based packaging. The work focuses on next-generation coating systems designed to improve barrier properties while maintaining recyclability within paper streams, according to the report. […]
