Category: Food & Agriculture

Digital tools help corn growers lower nitrogen use without losing yield

Digital tools help corn growers lower nitrogen use without losing yield

October 26, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that a new study shows that improving nitrogen use efficiency can create economic and climate benefits across U.S. corn production. Kenny Avery, CEO of Advanced Agrilytics, says their research shows a reduction in nitrogen use can lead to greater ROI and more consistent yields. Advanced Agrilytics unveiled its new white paper […]

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Brazil’s 2026 soybean harvest to grow 3.9%, Abiove says

Brazil’s 2026 soybean harvest to grow 3.9%, Abiove says

October 26, 2025 |

In Brazil, Reuters reported that soybean harvest in Brazil will reach a record 178.5 million tons in 2026, up 3.9% from 2025, industry association Abiove said. The projected increase takes into account a revised 2025 soybean crop estimate of 171.8 million tons, 1.5 million tons higher than the September forecast. “The figures reflect the strength […]

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Only 2% of US soybeans are grown non-GM

Only 2% of US soybeans are grown non-GM

October 26, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that production of non-GM soybeans for the food industry in the United States remained stable in 2025, maintaining its share in the country’s overall agricultural output. According to the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), American farmers planted 2.22 million acres of non-GMO soybeans for food use, with 1.67 million acres grown […]

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China delays new soybean purchases as high Brazilian premiums deter buyers

China delays new soybean purchases as high Brazilian premiums deter buyers

October 19, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China is holding off on securing new soybean cargoes for December and January as high premiums on Brazilian supplies discourage buyers. The pause in purchases could lead Beijing to draw on state reserves to meet short-term demand, as the country still needs about 8–9 million tons of soybeans for the […]

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Western Australia could reap record harvest as crop estimates rise again, GIWA says

Western Australia could reap record harvest as crop estimates rise again, GIWA says

October 19, 2025 |

In Canada, Canada Cattlemen reported that Western Australia will produce nearly 1 million metric tons more wheat this season than was expected a month, according to the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA). The entity also raised its production forecasts for canola by 490,000 tons and for barley by 200,000 tons. “The state is […]

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Malaysian palm oil stocks rose despite production cuts and rising exports

Malaysian palm oil stocks rose despite production cuts and rising exports

October 19, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) informed that crude palm oil production in Malaysia decreased by 0.7%  in September compared to August to 1.84 million tons. The report stated that crude palm oil exports increased by 7.7% to 1.43 million tons. Palm oil stocks in the country increased in September […]

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Positive prospects for local palm oil players from Indonesia’s B50 plan

Positive prospects for local palm oil players from Indonesia’s B50 plan

October 19, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB Securities) has maintained its overweight call on the plantation sector, citing Indonesia’s plan to implement a 50% biodiesel blend (B50) mandate by the second half of 2026 as a long-term structural positive for crude palm oil (CPO) demand and prices. The research house said the […]

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Global cane sugar market to reach $258.4 billion by 2032, research finds

Global cane sugar market to reach $258.4 billion by 2032, research finds

October 19, 2025 |

In India, Maximize Market Research reported that the global cane sugar market was valued at $232.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $ 258.41 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.31% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. “Technological advancements in cultivation and extraction are further […]

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Argentina set for record wheat production in 2025/26

Argentina set for record wheat production in 2025/26

October 19, 2025 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East and Africa reported that the Rosario Grains Exchange forecasts a wheat harvest of 23 million metric tons in Argentina for the 2025/2026 season, equaling the record set in 2021/22. This upward revision, an increase of 3 million metric tons from earlier projections, reflects robust yields driven by optimal soil moisture […]

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Brazil’s CONAB forecasts record soybean output, higher exports

Brazil’s CONAB forecasts record soybean output, higher exports

October 19, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that CONAB’s has Brazil’s new soybean crop at 177.639 million tons, which would be up 3.6% from the previous season’s all-time high thanks to increased planted area and a higher yield. The report noted that CONAB is anticipating a rise in soybean exports to 112.11 million tons due to the larger […]

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