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Brazil’s soybean exports drop nearly 18% in March

Brazil’s soybean exports drop nearly 18% in March

March 30, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in March averaged about 633,400 metric tons per day through the first three weeks, down 17.9% compared with last year’s full-March daily average, according to the Brazilian government.  The decline occurred during the peak export month as the harvest progressed, according to the report. The report also […]

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China’s grain production trends upward, FAS says

China’s grain production trends upward, FAS says

March 30, 2026 |

In China, World Grain reported that China’s corn production is forecast to rise to 305 million tons with consumption reaching 323 million tons in 2026-27 while imports are expected to remain flat at 8 million tons, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. The country’s overall […]

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Agroconsult raises forecast for Brazil’s soybean harvest

Agroconsult raises forecast for Brazil’s soybean harvest

March 30, 2026 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazilian soybean production for 2025/26 was estimated at a record 184.7 million tons, a 6.7% increase compared to the previous cycle, with productivity gains being a more important factor than the growth in planted area, according to Agroconsult. The consultancy also raised its forecast for the harvest of the […]

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Sorghum research alliance seeks step changes in crop performance

Sorghum research alliance seeks step changes in crop performance

March 30, 2026 |

In Australia, Groundcover reported that sorghum research is being strengthened under a new 7-year alliance that combines practical farming systems work with longer-term genetics. Announced in November 2025, the Sorghum Strategic Alliance is a partnership between GRDC and the University of Queensland (UQ). It represents GRDC’s largest collaborative commitment to sorghum research to date and […]

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Ukrainian corn exports reached 14 million tons

Ukrainian corn exports reached 14 million tons

March 30, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that the volume of grain and leguminous crops exports from Ukraine in the marketing year 2025/26 as of March 26 amounted to 25.6 million tons, which is 6.6 million tons, or 20% less than the previous season. The figures come from data from the country’s state customs service. Almost 14 […]

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Selecting IDC-tolerant soybeans doesn’t reduce yield, Manitoba study confirms

Selecting IDC-tolerant soybeans doesn’t reduce yield, Manitoba study confirms

March 30, 2026 |

In Canada, Grain News reported that University of Manitoba research confirms that selecting soybean varieties with iron deficiency chlorosis tolerance will not hamper yield in unaffected areas of the field. IDC is a common issue in calcareous, high-pH soils, where iron becomes chemically unavailable to the plant, according to the report. The condition causes yellowing […]

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Brazil expects record soybean production, exports

Brazil expects record soybean production, exports

March 30, 2026 |

In Brazil, World Grain reported that Brazil is expected to set new records in soybean production, reaching a new high for the third consecutive year, and in exports for 2026-27. Production is estimated at 184 million tons, representing a 3.3% increase from the 2025-26 estimate of 178 million tons, according to a report from the […]

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Octopus Energy plans $6 billion biomass to SAF project in Canada to supply Europe

Octopus Energy plans $6 billion biomass to SAF project in Canada to supply Europe

March 29, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that UK-based Octopus Energy Generation is planning to invest up to $6 billion in a sustainable aviation fuel facility in Canada, aiming to tap into rising demand in European markets. The project will be developed through its Canadian arm, Nova Sustainable Fuels, at a coastal industrial site in Goldboro, Nova […]

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Singapore postpones green jet fuel levy due to impact of Middle East war

Singapore postpones green jet fuel levy due to impact of Middle East war

March 29, 2026 |

In Singapore, The Straits Times reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) confirmed that the green jet fuel levy on flights departing from Singapore will be postponed because of the impact of the Middle East war. It will now apply to passengers departing Singapore from January 1, 2027, holding flight tickets sold from […]

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Shein expands SAF pilot initiatives, signs deal with DHL for GoGreen Plus Service

Shein expands SAF pilot initiatives, signs deal with DHL for GoGreen Plus Service

March 29, 2026 |

In China, fashion retailer Shein has signed an agreement with DHL to adopt its GoGreen Plus service, supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel within air cargo logistics.  The collaboration forms part of Shein’s broader efforts to explore approaches for reducing carbon emissions associated with air transport, while engaging with broader industry initiatives to scale […]

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