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Datagro projects record corn yield and increased soybean production in Brazil in 2026/27.

Datagro projects record corn yield and increased soybean production in Brazil in 2026/27.

August 2, 2026 |

In Brazil, Canal Rural reported that Brazilian soybean and corn production is expected to grow again in the 2026/27 crop season, according to the first planting intention survey by Datagro Grãos. The consultancy projects an increase in cultivated area for both crops and considers a scenario of relatively favorable weather conditions, despite the possibility of […]

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Argentina to reduce wheat and corn production in 2026/27, USDA says

Argentina to reduce wheat and corn production in 2026/27, USDA says

August 2, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Argentina’s wheat and corn production is expected to decline in the marketing year 2026/27 due to slightly smaller harvested areas and lower yields, according to the USDA Agricultural Attaché in Buenos Aires. The sharpest decline is forecast for wheat, with Argentina expected to drop out of the world’s top 10 […]

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Indonesia seeks US tariff exemption for palm oil exports

Indonesia seeks US tariff exemption for palm oil exports

August 2, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia is stepping up diplomatic efforts to persuade Washington to grant tariff exemptions for its palm oil exports as the United States prepares to finalize broader trade measures following investigations into labor practices and industrial capacity. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed that the government has formally requested […]

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Fuel crisis threatens soybean production in Bolivia

Fuel crisis threatens soybean production in Bolivia

August 2, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that soybean producers in Bolivia are warning of growing risks to the harvest as an acute diesel shortage disrupts field operations. According to the National Association of Oilseed and Wheat Producers (Anapo), the fuel shortage has become one of the main factors limiting the country’s agricultural sector. Anapo General Manager Jaime […]

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European Commission cuts EU grain and oilseed production outlook

European Commission cuts EU grain and oilseed production outlook

August 2, 2026 |

In India, Kedia Advisory reported that The European Commission has lowered its 2026/27 production forecasts for major EU grains and oilseeds, led by a sharp reduction in grain maize output. Soft wheat production was cut to 124.4 million tons, while maize output was slashed to 51.9 million tons due to lower plantings and adverse weather.  […]

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US soybean exporters shift to alternative markets as China demand weakens

US soybean exporters shift to alternative markets as China demand weakens

August 2, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that U.S. soybean exporters are increasingly redirecting shipments to alternative markets following a sharp decline in sales to China, the world’s largest soybean importer.  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), total U.S. soybean export commitments for the 2025/26 marketing year stood at 41.4 million tons as of July 16, […]

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Bunge to supply soybean oil for Brazil’s largest renewable fuels project

Bunge to supply soybean oil for Brazil’s largest renewable fuels project

August 2, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that global agribusiness company Bunge has signed a five-year agreement with Acelen Renewables to supply 300,000 tons of certified soybean oil annually for a new biorefinery in Brazil’s Bahia state.  The facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2029 and will become South America’s first large-scale producer of sustainable aviation fuel […]

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Woodside targets hydrogen production at Perth refueling project this year

Woodside targets hydrogen production at Perth refueling project this year

August 2, 2026 |

In the UK, GasWorld reported that Australian energy firm Woodside expects to begin hydrogen production at its refueling development in Perth during the second half of 2026. In its Q2 results, the company confirmed leak testing and cold commissioning for its hydrogen refueler at its H2Perth project had been completed, according to the report. The […]

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Malaysia approves 18 WTE projects 

Malaysia approves 18 WTE projects 

August 2, 2026 |

In Malaysia, New Straits Times reported that a total of 18 waste-to-energy (WTE) projects have been approved for development by 2040, as the Malaysian government ramps up long-term efforts to modernize solid waste management and boost renewable energy generation. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the projects, planned by the National Solid […]

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Indonesia breaks ground on 40 MW waste-to-energy power plant

Indonesia breaks ground on 40 MW waste-to-energy power plant

August 2, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia’s Legok Nangka waste-to-energy plant in West Java Province is expected to create around 1,500 jobs during its construction phase while generating 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity upon completion. The Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung, speaking after the groundbreaking ceremony in Bandung District, said the project […]

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