Category: Food & Agriculture

Study shows Ukraine has some of the highest crop yield indicators 

Study shows Ukraine has some of the highest crop yield indicators 

November 9, 2025 |

In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that Ukraine has some of the highest yields of grain and oilseed crops in the world, according to the results of a global study on agricultural production efficiency conducted by Agrohub in partnership with Syngenta. The study compared key indicators of resources, costs, yields, and profitability among five leading agricultural […]

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Mercosur soy output seen rising in 2025/26 despite smaller planted area

Mercosur soy output seen rising in 2025/26 despite smaller planted area

November 9, 2025 |

In Korea, Tridge reported that soybean production in South America’s Mercosur bloc is expected to grow by 0.8% year-on-year in the 2025/26 season, according to agribusiness consultancy Celeres.   The Mercosur bloc is a key player in the soybean market, having accounted for 62% of global exports over the past five years, according to Celeres. […]

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Brazil sowed almost half of planned area with soybeans

Brazil sowed almost half of planned area with soybeans

November 9, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that 47% of the planned area had been sown with soybeans in Brazil as of November 1, according to monitoring results from Safras & Mercado. This is lower than last year (53%) and below the average of the last five years (55%). The lag in the pace is attributed to delayed […]

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China buys US wheat, sorghum

China buys US wheat, sorghum

November 9, 2025 |

In Washington DC, World Grain reported that China has signed agreements to purchase wheat and sorghum from the United States. The report noted that China has agreed to purchase two cargoes — one soft wheat and the other spring wheat — totaling 120,000 tons, marking its first purchase of US wheat in more than a […]

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Bangladesh signs deal to buy $1.25 billion worth of US soybeans

Bangladesh signs deal to buy $1.25 billion worth of US soybeans

November 9, 2025 |

In UkrAgroConsult reported that Bangladesh’s largest soybean processors and importers—Meghna Group of Industries, City Group, Delta Agrofood Industries Ltd., Mahbub Group, and KGS Group—have signed letters of intent to increase their purchases of U.S. soybeans over the next 12 months. Under the agreement, Bangladesh’s soybean meal processors and importers have committed to purchasing soybeans and […]

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Thailand sets record for palm oil exports in  2024/25

Thailand sets record for palm oil exports in  2024/25

November 2, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Thailand exported a record 1.04 million tons of palm oil in the marketing year 2024/25, marking the highest volume in the country’s history. The main export destinations remained India, Myanmar, China, and Cambodia, with India accounting for more than 90% of total shipments, according to the report, which cited figures […]

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Anec reduces corn and soybean export estimates for October

Anec reduces corn and soybean export estimates for October

November 2, 2025 |

In Brazil, Investimentos e Noticias reported that estimates for Brazilian corn and soybean exports in October were reduced by the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec), but the projected volumes exceed those recorded in the same month of 2024. In its weekly bulletin, Anec estimated corn shipments at 6.19 million tons in October, compared to […]

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Brazil’s soybean acres to increase by 3.5% this crop cycle

Brazil’s soybean acres to increase by 3.5% this crop cycle

November 2, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgro Consult reported that Brazil’s National Supply Company expects soybean acres to increase by 3.5% to 121 million, which could push the country to record high soybean production of 6.5 billion bushels. The report noted that corn acres in Brazil are expected to expand by 4% to 56 million, with production pegged at […]

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Indonesia’s palm oil production set to rise 10% in 2025

Indonesia’s palm oil production set to rise 10% in 2025

November 2, 2025 |

In Vietnam, The Investor reported that Indonesia expects palm oil production to grow by 10% in 2025, reaching 56-57 million tons, exceeding previous forecasts, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI). GAPKI Secretary-General Hadi Sugeng noted that the weather in 2024-2025 has been optimal, with no prolonged rainfall, and high prices last year motivated […]

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National Sorghum Producers welcomes new Southeast Asia trade announcement

National Sorghum Producers welcomes new Southeast Asia trade announcement

November 2, 2025 |

In Washington DC, National Sorghum Producers (NSP) welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement of new trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as progress on frameworks with Thailand and Vietnam. The Malaysia agreement notably opens market access for U.S. sorghum exports while addressing non-tariff barriers and expanding opportunities for a range of U.S. agricultural products, […]

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