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Hawaiian and Alaska airlines, Par Hawaii and Pono Energy partner to advance SAF production

Hawaiian and Alaska airlines, Par Hawaii and Pono Energy partner to advance SAF production

December 23, 2025 |

In Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines announced it has joined Par Hawaii to invest in the development of sustainable aviation fuel in Hawaiʻi using locally grown agriculture feedstock to reduce aviation carbon emissions. This initiative will enable SAF production for more sustainable future flying and deliver economic benefits through the creation of a new […]

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Neste supplies SAF to Cathay Group

Neste supplies SAF to Cathay Group

December 23, 2025 |

In Finland, Neste and Cathay Group have agreed on the supply of Neste MY SAF for the group’s aviation operations across three major aviation regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. Leveraging Neste’s SAF supply capabilities at major international airports, Neste has been delivering blended SAF for use on Cathay Pacific flights from Amsterdam Airport […]

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The soy supply chain is expected to account for 23% of the agribusiness GDP in Brazil in 2025.

The soy supply chain is expected to account for 23% of the agribusiness GDP in Brazil in 2025.

December 20, 2025 |

In Brazil, Agro Estadao reported that the gross domestic product (GDP) of the soybean production chain is expected to represent 23% of the Brazilian agribusiness GDP in 2025 and 5.7% of the national economy’s output.  This estimate was released by the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) of Esalq/USP, in a study conducted […]

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Anec raises export forecast for soybeans, corn in Brazil

Anec raises export forecast for soybeans, corn in Brazil

December 20, 2025 |

In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) raised its estimate for soybean exports in December to 3.57 million tons, a 7.2% increase compared to the 3.33 million tons projected last week.  This volume also represents a 142.9% increase compared to the 1.47 million tons shipped in December 2024, according […]

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The 2025/26 corn planting covers 59.2% of the area in Argentina, grain exchange says

The 2025/26 corn planting covers 59.2% of the area in Argentina, grain exchange says

December 20, 2025 |

In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that the 2025/26 corn planting in Argentina already covers 59.2% of the estimated national area, according to the latest report from the Buenos Aires Cereal Exchange. The report noted that 88% of the lots are rated between good and excellent, adding that water stress levels are minimal. Nationally, 82% […]

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Palm oil exports from Malaysia fell by 16% in December

Palm oil exports from Malaysia fell by 16% in December

December 20, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil exports fell by 15.9% to 16.4% in the first ten days of December compared to the previous month, according to SunSirs, China’s national commodity market analysis center, citing data from the Malaysian Shipping Inspection Agency. According to the agency, Malaysia’s palm oil exports in the first […]

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Indonesian President orders palm oil cultivation in Papua to accelerate biofuel production

Indonesian President orders palm oil cultivation in Papua to accelerate biofuel production

December 20, 2025 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the development of oil palm plantations in Papua to accelerate the production of biofuel-based energy, particularly biodiesel, and the expansion of sugarcane and cassava cultivation as feedstock for ethanol production. The initiative is expected to serve as a catalyst for achieving national energy […]

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New gene technologies future-proofing grain production

New gene technologies future-proofing grain production

December 20, 2025 |

In Australia, GroundCover reported that a genetic map including more than 2,100 wheat accessions has been developed by Chinese scientists to uncover resistance gene sources for the fungal disease wheat stripe rust. This breakthrough will help plant breeders to develop disease-resistant varieties, according to the report. According to the researchers, this rapidly mutating disease generates […]

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Improved EU grain production to aid export recovery

Improved EU grain production to aid export recovery

December 20, 2025 |

In Spain, World Grain reported that improved 2025-26 grain production in the EU, thanks to beneficial summer conditions in the north and west, will help exports recover from disappointing levels last year, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Production is estimated at 288.1 million tons, […]

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Soybean exports from Brazil are accelerating, official data shows

Soybean exports from Brazil are accelerating, official data shows

December 20, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in December were significantly higher than for the same period last year, according to data released by Brazil’s Secretariat of Foreign Trade (SECEX). From December 1 to 12, Brazil’s soybean exports totaled 1.65 million tons, compared to 2.006 million tons for the entire month of December last […]

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