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Indonesia 2026 crude palm oil output to fall due to El Nino, high fertilizer prices, association says

Indonesia 2026 crude palm oil output to fall due to El Nino, high fertilizer prices, association says

May 3, 2026 |

In Malaysia, The Star reported that Indonesia’s crude palm oil output this year may drop by up to 2 million metric tons compared to 2025 due to El Nino-related dry weather and high fertilizer prices driven by the war in Middle East, according to the head of the country’s palm oil producer association. GAPKI chairman […]

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Grain stocks in Ukraine increase sharply compared to last year

Grain stocks in Ukraine increase sharply compared to last year

May 3, 2026 |

In Ukraine, Odessa Journal reported that as of April 1, Ukraine’s stocks of cereals and legumes amounted to 15.68 million tons, which is 5.3 million tonns more than on April 1, 2025. This was reported by the Electronic Grain Exchange, citing the State Statistics Service. “Compared to last year, grain stocks held by agricultural enterprises […]

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Brazil’s corn production forecast holds at 134 million tons

Brazil’s corn production forecast holds at 134 million tons

May 3, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil’s 2025/26 corn crop estimate remains unchanged at 134 million tons, although analysts highlight increasing weather-related risks. The main concern is declining rainfall in southern safrinha corn areas as the rainy season weakens. Recent precipitation has mainly benefited western and northern regions, including western Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul. […]

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EU move to phase out soybeans as biofuel feedstock by 2030 threatens $2.2 billion in US exports

EU move to phase out soybeans as biofuel feedstock by 2030 threatens $2.2 billion in US exports

May 3, 2026 |

In Nebraska, Progressive Farmer reported that a decision by the European Commission on April 10, 2026, to phase out soybeans as a feedstock for biofuels by 2030 could have broader implications for U.S. agriculture, according to a new report from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. The commission’s proposed regulation to update its methodology for determining what […]

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BASF and Nutrien collaborate on expanding farmer access to low-carbon biofuel markets

BASF and Nutrien collaborate on expanding farmer access to low-carbon biofuel markets

May 3, 2026 |

In North Carolina, BASF and Nutrien announced a strategic collaboration designed to help farmers gain more value from sustainable farming practices already in use.  Under this collaboration, Nutrien agronomists will work directly with growers to optimize yield potential using practical, on-farm sustainability practices. BASF digital tools – xarvio FIELD MANAGER and xarvio BIOENERGY – will […]

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Chinese giant to launch $280 million waste-to-energy plant in Almaty

Chinese giant to launch $280 million waste-to-energy plant in Almaty

May 3, 2026 |

In Kazakhstan, KZ Kursiv reported that a waste incineration project by Junxin Environmental Protection is moving forward in Almaty, with construction planned in the city’s Alatau district. The facility is designed to process up to 2,000 tons of waste per day and generate as much as 60 megawatts of electricity, which will be supplied to […]

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Danantara to tender six waste-to-energy projects in Indonesia

Danantara to tender six waste-to-energy projects in Indonesia

May 3, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia is set to accelerate its waste-to-energy push, with Danantara preparing to tender six Pengolah Sampah menjadi Energi Listrik (PSEL) projects in 2026. The initiative forms part of a broader government plan to cut national waste volumes by up to 33,000 tons per day by 2029, equivalent to […]

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EBB publishes position on how to strengthen EU industrial leadership in bioSAF

EBB publishes position on how to strengthen EU industrial leadership in bioSAF

May 3, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The EBB represents European producers of Biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA).  The association stresses that maintaining the overall ambition of EU […]

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Europe’s new platform to help unlock funding for bio-based projects

Europe’s new platform to help unlock funding for bio-based projects

May 3, 2026 |

In Belgium, the European Commission reported that a new Bioeconomy Investment Group is being set up to help Europe’s sustainable industries secure the funding they need to grow. The group aims to reduce financial risks for investors, create clear funding standards, and bring together public and private money. Despite already supporting 17 million jobs, many […]

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Johnson Matthey chosen by Liquid Sunshine for new biomethanol fuel plant in China

Johnson Matthey chosen by Liquid Sunshine for new biomethanol fuel plant in China

May 3, 2026 |

In the UK, Guangdong Liquid Sunshine has selected Johnson Matthey (JM) as a technology partner for its first commercial-scale project – a biomethanol plant planned in Tiandong County, Guangxi. The two companies, alongside the East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. (ECEC), have also committed to work on future project opportunities together. The Guangxi plant […]

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