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Japan Airlines steps up use of SAF to meet net-zero goal

Japan Airlines steps up use of SAF to meet net-zero goal

December 30, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Japan Airlines (JAL) is planning to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel as part of its efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, following a series of environment-focused milestones reached in 2025. The airline has set a goal of becoming a global leader in the use of […]

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Soybean planting for the 2025/26 season reaches 97.6% of the area, Conab says

Soybean planting for the 2025/26 season reaches 97.6% of the area, Conab says

December 28, 2025 |

In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that soybean planting in Brazil reached 97.6% of the planned area for the 2025/26 crop by December 20th, an advance of 3.5 percentage points compared to the previous week. Compared to the same period in the 2024/25 crop, when 97.8% of the area had been planted, there is a slight […]

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Consultancy estimates sorghum production in Brazil in 2026 to exceed 4 billion tons 

Consultancy estimates sorghum production in Brazil in 2026 to exceed 4 billion tons 

December 28, 2025 |

In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that Brazil is expected to produce 4.08 billion tons of sorghum in 2026. This volume will exceed the 3.67 billion tons harvested this year. According to analyst Paulo Molinari from Safras & Mercado, among the states, the largest production will be recorded in Goiás, with 1.25 billion tons, followed […]

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Corn planting for 2025/26 reaches 81% of the area in Argentina

Corn planting for 2025/26 reaches 81% of the area in Argentina

December 28, 2025 |

In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that the planting of corn for the 2025/26 season in Argentina has reached 81% of the projected area, estimated at 10,471,246 hectares nationwide, according to the Ministry of Agriculture , Progress shows an acceleration compared to the previous week, when implementation stood at 73% , reflecting better operating conditions […]

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Malaysian palm oil market to stabilize in 2026 on export growth

Malaysian palm oil market to stabilize in 2026 on export growth

December 28, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil market is expected to stabilize in 2026, underpinned by stronger export growth and easing production, as global demand improves amid more competitive pricing, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). MPOC projects palm oil exports to rise to 16.2 million tons in 2026, while production is […]

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Brazilian grain exports to reach 177.7 million tons in 2025, ANEC says

Brazilian grain exports to reach 177.7 million tons in 2025, ANEC says

December 28, 2025 |

In Brazil, Radar Digital Brasilia reported that Brazil is expected to close the year with a total export volume between 176 and 177.7 million tons of grains and derivatives, according to the weekly bulletin from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (ANEC). Soybeans remain the main product of Brazilian agribusiness, with a forecast of 109.27 […]

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Indonesia’s palm oil stocks show decline at end-October, GAPKI said

Indonesia’s palm oil stocks show decline at end-October, GAPKI said

December 28, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) reported that Indonesia’s palm oil inventories stood at 2.333 million tons by the end of October 2025, down 10.0% from 2.592 million tons in September, indicating a significant supply decline. A decline in inventories typically reflects a tightening market supply-demand balance, which could lead […]

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China’s NDRC to boost grain production capacity with focus on corn, soybeans

China’s NDRC to boost grain production capacity with focus on corn, soybeans

December 28, 2025 |

In China, Global Times reported that China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said that it would intensify efforts to implement a new round of initiatives to raise grain production capacity by 50 billion kilograms, with a focus on boosting corn and soybean output. The NDRC, the nation’s top economic planner, said in a policy […]

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US soybean acres expected to rise amid high corn production costs

US soybean acres expected to rise amid high corn production costs

December 28, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that high input costs could discourage U.S. farmers from planting corn in 2026, according to market analyst Tanner Ehmke of CoBank.  The analyst noted that rising production expenses are increasingly influencing growers’ decisions on which crops to plant next season. Ehmke expects a shift in acreage toward soybeans. He highlighted that […]

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Eni backs Milano Cortina Winter Games with renewable fuels

Eni backs Milano Cortina Winter Games with renewable fuels

December 28, 2025 |

In Italy, Italian energy firm Eni said it has been selected as a partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with the aim of supporting this major Italian event also through sustainability-related initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, at […]

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