In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Chinese online fast fashion retailer SHEIN and Germany’s Lufthansa Cargo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore initiatives aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of air freight. The agreement includes plans to scale up the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for SHEIN deliveries and finalize concrete […]
In Missouri, the American Soybean Association is urging President Trump to prioritize soybeans in U.S.-China trade talks, warning that retaliatory tariffs are shutting American farmers out of their largest export market going into the 2025 soybean harvest. In a letter sent to the White House, the group called for the removal of Chinese tariffs on […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Australia exported 102,064 tons of canola in June 2025, a sharp drop from 659,182 tons shipped in May, reflecting the depletion of current-crop stocks, with monthly exports unlikely to exceed 150,000 tons until new-crop supplies become available in November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, For the first nine […]
In Argentina, Ruralnet reported the area under cultivation for grain production in Argentina is projected to reach 7.8 million hectares, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.6% The increase is explained by good moisture availability in soil profiles, lower costs for several inputs, and greater awareness of pest management strategies. At the regional level, the agricultural […]
In Indonesia, Xinhua reported that Indonesia plans to raise crude palm oil output to 60 million tons annually by 2030, up from 48.2 million tons in 2024, in line with surging demand. The figures were announced by the President Director of the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) Eddy Abdurrachman. He noted that demand for crude […]
In India, Hindustan Times reported that Indian farmers are planting more corn due to its use in making ethanol for India’s high-priority biofuels program. This summer, farmers have sown more corn than in any of the past five years, the report noted. The total area has increased to 9.8 million hectares, which represents a 17% […]
In Brazil, pv Magazine reported that Brazilian scientists have investigated the potential of agrivoltaics on sugarcane fields and have found this combination may provide benefits in terms of both agricultural and electricity yield. Their results showed that under certain conditions the sugarcane yield below the panels can be higher than that of plots without PV. […]
In the UK, World Grain reported that world total grains output in the 2025-26 marketing year is seen reaching a record 2.404 billion tons, according to the International Grains Council’s (IGC) most recent Grain Market Report. The report forecast a 23-million-ton month-on-month increase in corn production, due mainly to upgraded acreage and yield projections in […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the South Korean government, which had previously encouraged farmers to replace rice with soybeans, is now considering reversing the decision and cutting back on soybean farming, even though farmers have already made significant investments in soybean production. South Korea’s soybean stocks reached 88,000 tons at the start of the year, […]
In Canada, Precedence Research stated that the global bio-based packaging market size will reach $11.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $34.4 billion by 2034, “The bio-based packaging sector is propelled by mounting environmental concerns, strict regulatory frameworks, and shifting consumer preferences toward sustainable solutions. Companies are innovating with materials like PLA, PHA, […]
