In Brazil, UOL reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) reduced its projection for soybean exports in May to 15.87 million tons, a 1.6% decrease compared to the 16.13 million tons estimated the previous week. This volume represents an 11.9% increase compared to the 14.18 million tons shipped in May 2025. For corn, […]
In Brazil, UOL reported that the 2025/26 soybean harvest is practically complete in Brazil, with 99% of the area harvested, according to the National Supply Company (Conab), in its weekly crop progress bulletin, which considers fieldwork carried out up to May 23. This percentage represents an advance of 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous […]
In Ukraine, AgroNews reported that experts from the European Commission have revised down the forecast for soft wheat production in the EU in the 2026/27 marketing year from 127.3 to 126.9 million tons compared to the April estimates, which will be lower than the 135 million tons harvested in the previous season. At the same […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that Argentine farmers have begun planting wheat for the 2026/27 cycle in recent days, making rapid progress in the initial planting tasks thanks to adequate soil moisture levels, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC) said. Argentina is a key global exporter of the grain, whose harvest the Exchange estimated at 21.3 […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Malaysia is set to strengthen its bioenergy program with the nationwide implementation of the B15 biodiesel mandate from June 1, while assuring that the increased use of palm oil for renewable fuel production will not impact the country’s export commitments. Plantation and Commodities Minister Noraini Ahmad said the expansion […]
In South Africa, Africa Sustainability Matters reported that South Africa is forecast to export around 3 million metric tons of maize during the 2026/27 marketing year, marking a significant recovery for one of Africa’s largest grain exporters, as good domestic harvests and growing regional demand offset increasingly competitive global market conditions. According to Wandile Sihlobo, […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo said that the country will steadily reduce its export taxes on its biggest agricultural exports throughout the next two years. Taxes on soybean exports, currently at 24%, will be cut on a monthly basis throughout 2027, reaching 21% at the end of next year and […]
In Singapore, Splash reported that the Port of Long Beach has launched a $1 million incentive program aimed at accelerating commercial-scale methanol bunkering, becoming one of the first major US ports to directly incentivize alternative marine fuel supply infrastructure. The port’s board of harbor commissioners approved the Clean Fuel Bunkering Challenge Incentive Award, targeting the […]
In Poland, ORLEN has significantly expanded its biofuel production capacity with the launch of a state-of-the-art hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) plant in Płock with a rated annual output of around 300,000 tons. The investment strengthens a domestic value chain based on locally sourced feedstocks while supporting the decarbonization of transport. ‘The HVO plant will materially […]
In India, Indian Chemical News reported that OIL Green Energy (OGEL) and Hindustan Waste Treatment (HWT) have signed a joint venture agreement to develop bioenergy and sustainable waste management projects across the country. The partnership will lead to the creation of a 50:50 joint venture company focused on compressed biogas (CBG), waste-to-energy systems, and other […]
