Category: Food & Agriculture

Indonesia seeks greater influence on global palm oil prices through biofuel expansion

Indonesia seeks greater influence on global palm oil prices through biofuel expansion

February 22, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that Indonesia is accelerating downstream development in the crude palm oil (CPO) sector as it aims to strengthen its role in global price formation for the commodity.  Despite being the world’s largest producer and consumer of palm oil, key pricing benchmarks are still shaped by trading hubs in Malaysia and […]

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Ukraine exported 5 million tons of agricultural products in January

Ukraine exported 5 million tons of agricultural products in January

February 7, 2026 |

In Ukraine, Odessa Journal reported that Ukraine exported 5 million tons of agri-food products in January, which is 0.8% less than in December of the previous year. This was reported by the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB). “There is an increase in grain exports and a decrease in all other types of products. The main product […]

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Brazil to ship up to 11.42 million tons of soybeans in February, Anec says

Brazil to ship up to 11.42 million tons of soybeans in February, Anec says

February 7, 2026 |

In Brazil, Safras & Mercado reported that Brazilian soybean exports are expected to reach 11.420 million tons in February, according to a weekly survey by the National Association of Cereal Exporters (ANEC).  In February of last year, exports totaled 9.726 million tons. In January 2026, exports totaled 2.444 million tons, according to the report. In […]

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Russia plans to cut grain share in agricultural exports to 25% by 2030

Russia plans to cut grain share in agricultural exports to 25% by 2030

February 7, 2026 |

In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that Russia plans to reduce the share of grain in its agricultural exports to 25% by 2030, increasingly focusing on supplies of higher value-added products, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said. “By 2030, we plan to reduce the grain segment to 25% of our exports,” she said. The minister also noted […]

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Malaysian palm oil exports are declining, while Indonesian palm oil exports are growing

Malaysian palm oil exports are declining, while Indonesian palm oil exports are growing

February 7, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that Malaysia’s palm oil exports during January are expected to total 944,000 tons, a 5.58% decrease compared to the same period last month, when exports totaled over 1 million tons, according to data released by shipping inspection agency SGS, The agency notes that this indicates weakening international demand and could […]

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Indonesia prioritizes palm oil for domestic biofuel to boost energy security, jobs

Indonesia prioritizes palm oil for domestic biofuel to boost energy security, jobs

February 7, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is shifting its focus toward domestic use of the commodity as part of a broader push for energy self-sufficiency, even as overseas demand continues to rise. The report noted that President Prabowo Subianto has placed energy independence at the center of […]

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Trump signals possible increase in China’s purchases of US soybeans

Trump signals possible increase in China’s purchases of US soybeans

February 7, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that U.S. President Donald Trump said China may increase its purchases of American soybeans following a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Trump, the discussion with the Chinese leader was “excellent,” and the parties talked about prospects for expanding agricultural trade between the two countries. In a […]

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Argentina loses one million tons of corn due to water scarcity, exchange says

Argentina loses one million tons of corn due to water scarcity, exchange says

February 7, 2026 |

In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange reduced its forecast for the 2025/26 Argentine corn harvest by one million tons, placing it now at 57 million tons Planting of corn for commercial grain has progressed to 99% of the projected area, with only a few marginal hectares remaining to be […]

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China to boost soybean yields instead of expanding acreage under five-year plan

China to boost soybean yields instead of expanding acreage under five-year plan

February 7, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that China plans to stabilize grain and oilseed production, diversify agricultural imports, and strengthen support for farmers in order to enhance food security, media reported citing a key government policy document on rural development — the so-called “No. 1 Document” of the State Council. The document was released ahead of […]

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Record wheat production, exports seen for Argentina

Record wheat production, exports seen for Argentina

February 1, 2026 |

In Missouri, World Grain reported that improvements in crop technology combined with favorable weather have helped boost Argentina’s wheat production and exports to record levels for marketing year 2025-26, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. The FAS projects Argentina’s wheat crop to reach a record […]

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