In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that Malaysian palm oil exports in December 2025 are estimated at 1.32 million tons, of which 251,000 tonnes were shipped to India, 95,000 tons to China, 88,000 tons to the EU, and 80,000 tons to Turkey, according to data from Oil World. Total palm oil shipments from Malaysia reached 15.26 […]
In China, China Daily reported that China recorded another bumper grain harvest last year, pushing output to a new high despite bouts of drought, flooding and prolonged rainfall in parts of the country. Local grain production reached about 714.9 million tons in 2025, an increase of 8.4 million tons from a year earlier, according to […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s soybean exports are expected to fall 3% in 2026 from last year, according to agribusiness consultancy Safras & Mercado. The firm also noted that shipments from the world’s largest producer and exporter to total 105 million metric tons. Soybean crushing in 2026 was estimated at 60 million tons, up […]
In Nebraska, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln reported that BMC Genomics featured a study led by Luis Posadas Martinez, research assistant professor in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. The study, titled “A tritrophic plant-insect-pathogen system used to develop a closely linked Rag2 and Rsv1‑h recombinant haplotype in double-resistant soybean germplasm,” explored the […]
In France, Braskem, a producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, announced it will exhibit at Pharmapack Europe on January 21st and 22nd in Paris, France showcasing solutions for healthcare packaging. At the booth, visitors will see see packaging samples made from the new Medcol VV7040 grade, the low-density polyethylene, that is specifically designed for […]
In Iowa, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported that a recent study prepared for the Iowa corn and ethanol industries predicts that without expanded markets, the “best days for corn growers are in the past.” The study said the passage of year-round E15, a 15% ethanol ratio blend of fuel, will provide relief to farmers in the […]
In Switzerland, Reuters reported that TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said that he expected the European Union to water down its mandate to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel in future, similar to the bloc’s recent decision to drop a proposed ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035. Last year the EU mandated that 2% of jet fuel […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that Tadweer Group and Tribe Infrastructure Group have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and Parkes Energy Recovery to develop a Waste to Energy (WtE) facility in Parkes, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, subject to planning approval. The facility will focus on […]
In Switzerland, Trafigura has signed a binding six-year offtake agreement with SP Developments Uruguay S.A. (Syzygy), a subsidiary of Syzygy Plasmonics, to purchase advanced sustainable aviation fuel from Syzygy’s first commercial facility, located in Uruguay. The agreement covers the entire production volume from Syzygy’s flagship biogas-to-SAF project, with first deliveries targeted in 2028. It also […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Danish renewable energy company European Energy A/S and its joint venture partner Mitsui & Co have secured debt financing for their solar-powered e-methanol complex in Kasso, Denmark. The green-financing bridge facility was provided by Nordea and SMBC, with a partial guarantee from EIFO, the Export and Investment Fund of […]
