In the UK, Air Cargo Week reported that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented data showing Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook and called for continued collaboration between government and industry to ensure that future growth is supported by cost-effective infrastructure, globally aligned regulation, and progress on sustainability. IATA’s long-term passenger traffic outlook for Egypt […]
In Malaysia, Besi APac, the Malaysian unit of semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer BE Semiconductor Industries, has signed an agreement to join DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus program to reduce emissions from its time-definite international shipments through investment in sustainable aviation fuel. The collaboration is expected to represent an approximate decrease of more than 400 tons in […]
In the UK, Oil and Fats International reported that Austrian plant manufacturer BDI-BioEnergy International (BDI) and Ghent Renewables have commissioned a sustainable aviation fuel advanced feedstock pre-treatment plant at North Sea Port in Ghent, Belgium. The facility is built around BDI’s proprietary advanced pre-treatment technology, which removes contaminants that typically restrict the usability of waste-based […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange raised its estimates for Argentina’s 2025/26 soybean and corn harvests. The exchange said that soybean production will reach 50.1 million tons while corn production is forecast to reach 64 million tons. Their previous estimates had been 48.6 million tons for soybeans and 61 million tons […]
In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that Brazilian soybean exports were estimated on May 19 at around 16.1 million tons, slightly above the 16 million tons estimated the previous week, according to a survey by the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) based on shipments and ship schedules. With the improved estimate, soybean exports from the […]
In Brazil, CNN Brasil reported that National Supply Company (Conab) has raised its projection for the 2025/26 Brazilian grain harvest by 5.7 million tons, to 358 million tons, 1.6% higher than the last cycle. Soybean production is expected to reach 180.1 million tons, the highest volume ever recorded in the company’s historical series. This estimate […]
In Alabama, Auburn University reported that researchers with Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System see that deficiencies in sulfur may be affecting corn yields. “Sulfur is a nutrient that directly participates in essential amino acids, which, when lacking will affect some protein formation in the […]
In Taiwan, Taiwan News reported that Taiwan’s soybean cultivation area has increased more than fivefold over the past decade as officials promote domestically grown soybeans as a sustainable, low-carbon agricultural product. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Taiwan currently produces about 5,000 tons of soybeans annually, accounting for only about 0.2% of domestic demand, with […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report confirmed a 6% decline in US corn production in the 2026/27 season, signaling a tightening global supply balance and a more volatile pricing environment for the animal feed industry. . According to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that Indonesia’s move to channel palm oil exports through a central agency could disrupt supplies of the world’s most traded edible oil, concentrating pricing power and potentially boosting exports from Malaysia. President Prabowo Subianto recently said the government will require exports of palm oil, coal and ferroalloys to go through a […]
