In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that EVA Air, AIT Worldwide Logistics and Microsoft are launching a two-year program to use sustainable aviation fuel produced from used cooking oil. In the first year, the project is expected to deliver around 15,000 tons of CO2 emissions reductions across Microsoft’s supply chain. The SAF will be produced by Taiwan’s […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that the harvest of the second corn crop has advanced to 90.4% of the cultivated area in Brazil, according to a survey released by the National Supply Company (Conab). The previous week, harvesting had reached 84.7% of the fields. Despite the progress, the pace remains below the 94.8% recorded in […]
In Brazil, Globorural reported that The El Niño phenomenon is expected to have distinct impacts on Brazilian agriculture throughout the spring and summer of 2026/27, with excessive rainfall in the South, irregular rainfall distribution in the Central-West, and below-normal heat and rainfall in areas of the Southeast and Northeast. An analysis by TAG Investimentos indicates […]
In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that agricultural shipments of Argentine corn reached an all-time monthly high in July. According to data released by the Rosario Grain Exchange, Argentina exported a record 5.14 million metric tons of corn throughout July. This total surpassed the previous monthly milestone of 5.08 million metric tons established […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China significantly increased its purchases of Indonesian palm oil in 2026. According to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), shipments to the Chinese market rose by 31% year-on-year in the first half of the year. In June alone, exports to China jumped 67% compared with May. Overall, Indonesia exported nearly […]
In Ukraine, Ukrinform reported that Ukrainian farmers have harvested 58% of the projected area of early grains, with wheat accounting for the largest share at 24.6 million tons. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food stated: “As of 25 August, farmers across all regions have harvested 6.76 million hectares, or 58% of the forecast area. […]
In China, Xinhua reported that Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for multiple measures to stabilize and boost grain production and all-out efforts to secure a bumper autumn grain harvest. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that the area sown with corn for the 2026/27 cycle in Argentina would be 8.4 million hectares, unchanged from the previous season, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC) said in its first estimate for the season that begins in September. Argentina is the world’s third largest exporter of corn and its […]
In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that the USDA published the 21st Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. As of August 23, 86% of this year’s corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states had reached the dough growth stage. That’s ahead of the five-year average of 82%, according to the report. As of […]
In China, China Daily reported that the second phase of Shanghai Electric’s Taonan Green Hydrogen Coupled Biomass Green Methanol and Fuel Integrated Project officially commenced constructionin Taonan in Northeast China’s Jilin province. It will achieve an annual production capacity of 200,000 metric tons of green methanol and 10,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel as the […]
