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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Kazakhstan, Kazinform International News Agency reported that work has officially started on a modern waste-to-energy plant in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, following a meeting between Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akaev and Dai Dao, CEO of the Chinese company Junxin Huanbao KG Invest. Once operational, the facility is expected to recycle up to 310,000 tons of waste annually […]
In Bulgaria, SeeNews reported that U.S.-based waste-to-fuels and external combustion technology developer HyOrc Corporation has signed a binding project development and technology agreement with Bulgarian waste treatment firm OnEnergy Group to develop a waste-to-methanol plant in Bulgaria. HyOrc will lead the preparation of the technical components of the project and is the technology partner for […]
In Belgium, The European Commission launched a call for interest to participate in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group, a new platform aimed at accelerating investment in the EU’s growing bioeconomy sector. The initiative follows the adoption of the Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy and responds to findings from the […]
In the UK, Safety4sea reported that WinGD and Envision have released a new study examining the operational costs of ships powered by renewable fuels, providing a look at how green shipping economics are expected to evolve in the coming years. According to the “Renewable Fuel Economics: An OPEX Illustration Based on Current Costs” report, green […]
In the UK, Automotive World reported that a study commissioned by BMW has found that European domestic feedstocks could cover between 38% and 55% of total EU road transport fuel demand with renewable alternatives by 2030, rising to between 67% and 107% by 2040 under a high-mobilization scenario. The research, conducted by the Karlsruhe Institute […]
