In Kansas, KSNT reported that Kansas State University announced that its researchers and partners from international universities are developing an artificial intelligence-driven computer system aimed at helping soybean farmers. K-State researchers and partners from universities across Japan, India and Australia are developing an AI-driven computer vision system called Smart Scout as a way to detect […]
In Malaysia, The Star reported that Malaysia’s palm oil production is set for the steepest monthly decline in more than a year after floods across its major growing state, trimming inventories and likely underpinning higher prices. The report noted that output tumbled 16% in February to 1.33 million tons, according to the median of 12 […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Port reported that Indonesian palm oil exporters started 2026 with significant momentum as overseas shipments surged in January, according to the latest data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS). However, this robust growth was insufficient to prevent a sharp contraction in the nation’s overall trade surplus, according to the report. Indonesia’s exports of […]
In Brazil, DatamarNews reported that Brazil’s sorghum exports are likely to remain limited in the first half of the year due to tight supply, as exporters compete with feed and grain ethanol producers for the cereal, despite China recently opening its market to Brazilian shipments, according to a Chinese trading executive. However, trading company Hang […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that soybean exporters in Brazil and the US may see a dip in exports over the next few weeks amid the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to traders based in the US and Brazil. “The overall volume is very small. But a long term war will impact some […]
In Argentina, World Grain reported that a timely February rainfall stabilized crop conditions in Argentina following a dry January, leaving the 2025-26 soybean production forecast for the country at 48 million tons, according to the latest report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. “Some second soy crop will likely […]
In Ukraine, Odessa Journal reported that In the 2025/26 marketing year, Ukraine will export 23.8 million tons of corn, which is 8.3% higher than in the previous marketing year. The report noted that there is a gradual recovery in corn production volumes following the occupation of parts of Ukraine by Russian forces. According to forecasts, […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Germany’s biodiesel exports fell by about 11% in 2025 compared with the previous year’s record level, according to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office. Exports declined from 3.22 million tons in 2024 to 2.90 million tons in 2025. Net exports also dropped by 0.47 million tons to […]
In Australia, local low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy announced that its $494-564 million sustainable aviation fuel production facility will be located in South Australia after receiving backing from the State Government. The company noted that the project will be the first-of-its kind in Australia, utilizing global engineering firm Honeywell’s technology and site […]
In the UK, SAF investor reported that Houston-based Syzygy Plasmonics said it has signed agreements with Geo bio gas&carbon, NorthStar Renewable Fuels, Islonias (Biothek) and another producer to develop sustainable aviation fuel projects in Brazil, US, Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, France, Colombia, Chile and Mexico. “This partnership with Geo, alongside our growing project pipeline across […]
