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Zimbabwe plans to produce aviation fuel from sugarcane and sorghum

Zimbabwe plans to produce aviation fuel from sugarcane and sorghum

October 20, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Zimbabwe is exploring the establishment of domestic sustainable aviation fuel production using agricultural feedstocks, particularly sugarcane, cassava and sorghum. The government aims to reduce carbon emissions from aviation, decrease dependence on conventional fuels and attract investment in agricultural processing, according to the report. In October 2026, Zimbabwe’s government received the […]

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Indonesia to cut palm oil exports by nearly 15% in 2027, GAPKI says

Indonesia to cut palm oil exports by nearly 15% in 2027, GAPKI says

October 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia’s exports of palm oil and palm oil products could fall by nearly 15% in 2027 to 26.5 million tons, compared with 31.1 million tons expected in 2026. The decline will reflect a combination of lower production and stronger domestic consumption, according to industry association GAPKI. Crude palm oil production […]

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Conab forecasts record soybean and corn harvests in 2026/27.

Conab forecasts record soybean and corn harvests in 2026/27.

October 16, 2026 |

In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s 2026/27 soybean crop is expected to reach a record 181.6 million tons, a 0.7% increase compared to last year’s production, despite a moderate expansion of the planted area and a slight drop in productivity, according to the first grain survey by the National Supply Company (Conab) for the 2026/27 […]

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U.S. crop production pushing grain storage capacity

U.S. crop production pushing grain storage capacity

October 16, 2026 |

In Missouri, Brownfield Ag News reported that an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says continued production gains are putting U.S. grain storage capacity at a premium. Joe Janzen says last year’s record crop pushed total storage capacity utilized to 80%, a new record. “Where the potential demand for storage, where we have a […]

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Brazil expands sorghum exports to China, intensifying competition with US

Brazil expands sorghum exports to China, intensifying competition with US

October 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil is rapidly increasing sorghum production and exports, intensifying competition with the US in the Chinese market.  In August, the country made its first shipment of sorghum to China, opening a new export destination. Amid trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, Brazilian producers are gaining additional opportunities to expand their […]

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Ukraine’s harvest surpasses 50 million tons

Ukraine’s harvest surpasses 50 million tons

October 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, Odessa Journal reported that Ukrainian farmers have harvested 50.94 million tons of crops, according to the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB). Over the past week, the harvested area increased by 1.52 million hectares, while total production rose by 4.7 million tons. The average yield stood at 3.78 tons per hectare, compared with 3.87 tons […]

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USDA forecasts higher corn and soybean yields

USDA forecasts higher corn and soybean yields

October 16, 2026 |

In North Dakota, AgWeek reported that the recent monthly USDA Crop Report and USDA World Supply and Demand Estimates, included increases in the projected 2026 yield and production estimates for both corn and soybeans, compared to the estimates in the September reports. The October Crop Report increased the projected 2026 average U.S. corn yield to […]

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Brazil may reduce soybean and corn production due to El Niño and fertilizer shortages

Brazil may reduce soybean and corn production due to El Niño and fertilizer shortages

October 16, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that soybean and corn production in Brazil could decline in the marketing year 2026/27 due to the impact of El Niño and limited fertilizer availability following the war in the Middle East.  According to S&P Global Energy CERA forecasts, soybean output is expected to fall by 2.2% compared with the previous […]

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NTPC in talks with Japan, South Korea, Germany for green fuel exports

NTPC in talks with Japan, South Korea, Germany for green fuel exports

October 16, 2026 |

In India, The Economic Times reported that India’s top power producer NTPC is in talks with potential buyers in Japan, South Korea and Germany for green ammonia and other low-carbon fuels, according to the company’s Chairman Gurdeep Singh. NTPC is in talks with prospective overseas customers as it develops a proposed green hydrogen hub in […]

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Guangzhou Port completes first terminal-based green methanol bunkering

Guangzhou Port completes first terminal-based green methanol bunkering

October 16, 2026 |

In Greece, Safety4Sea reported that Guangzhou Port has completed its first green methanol bunkering operation alongside a terminal, marking a further step in the expansion of alternative-fuel supply infrastructure in China. The bunkering, carried out on 28 September at the Nansha port area, saw 281.6 metric tonnes of green methanol supplied to the COSCO Shipping […]

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