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DHL Express, Malaysia Aviation Group partner to cut emissions with SAF

DHL Express, Malaysia Aviation Group partner to cut emissions with SAF

May 19, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that DHL Express has partnered with Malaysia Aviation Group to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipments by using sustainable aviation fuel under its GoGreen Plus service. The agreement will allow Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) to lower emissions linked to its time-sensitive air freight by investing in SAF used within […]

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Hazer expands into SAF and renewable diesel sector

Hazer expands into SAF and renewable diesel sector

May 19, 2026 |

In Australia, Australia Manufacturing reported that Hazer Group has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Continual Renewable Ventures to assess opportunities for developing low-carbon liquid fuels production in Australia, including sustainable aviation fuel  and renewable diesel. The agreement marks Hazer’s first step into the emerging clean fuels sector, which focuses on producing lower-emissions […]

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Spring planting in Russia starts at worst pace in many years

Spring planting in Russia starts at worst pace in many years

May 17, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that heavy rains and unusually cold weather have led to one of the weakest starts to the spring planting campaign in Russia in years, raising concerns over potential impacts on wheat output and exports from the world’s largest grain exporter. According to preliminary estimates, farmers have significantly fallen behind the usual […]

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Malaysia’s palm oil stockpiles rose for the first time in four months

Malaysia’s palm oil stockpiles rose for the first time in four months

May 17, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil stockpiles increased in April for the first time in the past four months amid higher production and weaker exports.  According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), inventories at the end of the month reached 2.31 million tons, up 1.7% compared to March. The main driver behind […]

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US soybean exporters sold 102,100 tons of the 2025/26 crop, according to USDA

US soybean exporters sold 102,100 tons of the 2025/26 crop, according to USDA

May 17, 2026 |

In Brazil, UOL reported that US exporters sold 102,100 tons of soybeans from the 2025/26 crop in the week ending May 7, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).  The volume, which represents a low for the marketing year, indicates a 28% drop compared to the previous week and a 60% decline compared to […]

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USDA raises Brazilian corn forecast to 135 million tons

USDA raises Brazilian corn forecast to 135 million tons

May 17, 2026 |

In Brazil, Suno Noticias reported that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its estimates for the 2025/26 crop in Brazil. According to the USDA, the national harvest is expected to reach 135 million tons next season, above the previous forecast of 132 million. This figure surpasses the market consensus compiled by the Wall […]

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UGA forecasts 18% growth in Ukrainian corn exports next season

UGA forecasts 18% growth in Ukrainian corn exports next season

May 17, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine expects to increase corn exports next season as favorable weather conditions are likely to boost yields despite a fertilizer shortage caused by the conflict in Iran. According to Mykola Horbachov, President of the Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA), corn exports in the 2026/27 marketing year could reach 26 million tons, […]

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Purdue acquires soybean germplasm with unique yield traits

Purdue acquires soybean germplasm with unique yield traits

May 17, 2026 |

In Michigan, AGDaily reported that Purdue University’s Department of Agronomy has acquired the KenAvis soybean germplasm collection, a rare reservoir of underexploited genetic diversity, from alumnus Bob Taylor. The collection includes soybean lines with at least 20 distinct traits that Purdue will use and license for research, breeding and new varieties. The report noted that […]

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Grain exchange increases estimates for soybean, corn production in Argentina

Grain exchange increases estimates for soybean, corn production in Argentina

May 17, 2026 |

In Argentina, TN reported that the soybean harvest estimate in Argentina rose by 2 million tons (4.17%) to 50 million tons, according to the monthly national estimate released by the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR). On the other hand, the report indicated that corn production continues to increase, rising from 67 to 68 million tons, […]

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Conab sees Brazil’s grain harvest at 358 million tons

Conab sees Brazil’s grain harvest at 358 million tons

May 17, 2026 |

In Brazil, World Grain reported that Brazil’s total grain production for 2025-26 is forecast to reach 358 million tons, up 5.7 million tons (1.6%) year on year, according to the latest forecast from the National Supply Company (Conab). In its eighth Grain Harvest Survey released May 14, Conab said the production, if realized, would be […]

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