In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the Argentine soybean harvest has already covered 18.3% of the national area to generate an supply of 11.6 million tons out of a total projected of 48.6 million. “While harvesting efforts are gaining momentum and are almost four points ahead of the previous season, they are still eleven […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Malaysia is moving ahead with a major expansion of its palm oil-based biodiesel program as it looks to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and support domestic palm oil prices. By increasing the use of palm-based biodiesel, Malaysia aims to reduce its reliance on imported fuels while […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia’s crude palm oil production could fall by 2 million tons this year compared to 2025 levels due to dry weather associated with the El Niño phenomenon and high fertilizer prices caused by the war in the Middle East, according to Eddy Martono, head of the country’s palm oil producers’ […]
In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that from September 2025 to mid-April this year, Russian exporters shipped about 330,000 tons of corn to China, compared with 153,000 tons in the same period last year, according to figures from the federal center Agroexport under the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. As experts explained, this growth is driven by […]
In Brazil, Business Recorder reported that Brazil’s soybean area is expected to post only marginal growth in the 2026/27 season due to higher production costs and risks linked to the El Nino climate phenomenon, according to Argus analyst Nathalia Giannetti. Farmers in the world’s largest soybean producer and exporter are facing tighter margins pressured by […]
In Canada, The Western Producer reported that the International Grains Council has already released its numbers for the global wheat, corn, soybean and rice crop. The latest IGC projections are calling for a drop in total grain production of 60 million tons. The drop could be larger due to the higher prices for fertilizers in […]
In Canada, DP World and its partners said they displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025, shifting more than 2 million litrers to renewable fuel — equivalent to avoiding approximately 5,400 metric tons of CO2. Renewable diesel has been deployed across a wide range of equipment and […]
In Finland, UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and BOBST have joined forces to develop two validated paper-based packaging concepts for brands navigating the EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver strong barrier performance and […]
In Missouri, Bayer and bp announced that they have entered a long-term strategic alliance to jointly scale the crop camelina, under the brand name newgold. The alliance will commercialize camelina starting in North America. The alliance aims to further develop a reliable intermediate oilseeds market to help meet the growing demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel […]
In India, Data M Intelligence reported that the global waste-to-energy market reached $135.22 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $252.96 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period 2026-2033. “Growth is driven by increasing demand for sustainable waste management and renewable energy solutions amid rising urbanization and waste […]
