In Colombia, La Republica reported that LATAM Airlines Colombia and the National Federation of Palm Oil Growers (Fedepalma) signed a cooperation agreement to work together to promote and develop sustainable aviation fuel, produced from raw materials such as palm oil. The agreement will be valid for five years. The organizations have committed to developing joint […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that India’s sugar industry, which saw a significant boost from the ethanol blending program, is facing new challenges due to a policy shift. In recent years, the industry has invested heavily in creating new ethanol production capacities and increasing supplies to meet the growing demand for ethanol in the blending program. […]
In Australia, Grain Central reported that Australia exported 530,471 tons of sorghum in May, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. May’s total sorghum exports were also up from April, posting an increase from 397,983 tons shipped in April, according to the report. Well behind China on 483,133 tons as the […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that analysts have foreseen Malaysia’s palm oil production to recover in 2025 as climatic conditions remain favorable. BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said in a note that following an expected decline of 1.6% year-on-year in the 2024/25 season, it expects a partial recovery in Malaysian output in 2025/26, forecasting a […]
In the Philippines, Sun Star reported that the City Government of Isabela is eyeing the cultivation of napier grass and biomass energy technology not only as a renewable energy source but also as a way to empower local farmers and create green jobs. Isabela City Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman visited on July 10, a prototype […]
In China, Yicai reported that China’s summer grain harvest remained essentially stable this year despite drought conditions, according to official data. Output of grain planted last fall and harvested from May to June declined 0.1% year-over-year to 149.7 million tons, said the National Bureau of Statistics. Summer grain, primarily wheat, accounts for at least one-fifth […]
In Brazil, EFE Agro reported that Brazil expects to reach a record grain harvest of 339.6 million tons this year, a 14.2% increase compared to the previous season, the National Supply Company (Conab) said in its latest report. The increase is mainly due to “favorable weather, an expansion of the planted area and greater technological […]
In Argentina, Infocampo reported that a total of 49.9 million tons of soybeans is the official balance of the recently completed 2024/25 harvest, according to a report prepared by the National Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries . The government’s projection, therefore, implies a 3.5% increase compared to the previous campaign, when the production was […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgriConsult reported that India’s average corn yield is 3.7 tons per hectare, with some states like West Bengal and Bihar exceeding the national average. Indian Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan promised to ensure corn farmers get a fair price for their produce. Highlighting the critical need for crop diversification in Punjab and Haryana, […]
In Texas, XCF Global shared its strategic plan to invest close to $1 billion in developing a network of SAF production facilities, expanding its U.S. footprint, and advancing its international growth strategy. The firm noted that approximately $350 million has been invested to bring New Rise Reno online which has created approximately 60 full-time management, […]
