Category: Food & Agriculture

Researchers investigate the impact of agrivoltaics on sugarcane yields

Researchers investigate the impact of agrivoltaics on sugarcane yields

August 23, 2025 |

In Brazil, pv Magazine reported that Brazilian scientists have investigated the potential of agrivoltaics on sugarcane fields and have found this combination may provide benefits in terms of both agricultural and electricity yield.  Their results showed that under certain conditions the sugarcane yield below the panels can be higher than that of plots without PV. […]

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IGC expects grain output in 2025-26 to reach 2.40 billion tons

IGC expects grain output in 2025-26 to reach 2.40 billion tons

August 23, 2025 |

In the UK, World Grain reported that world total grains output in the 2025-26 marketing year is seen reaching a record 2.404 billion tons, according to the International Grains Council’s (IGC) most recent Grain Market Report. The report forecast a 23-million-ton month-on-month increase in corn production, due mainly to upgraded acreage and yield projections in […]

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Soybean paradox unfolds in South Korea

Soybean paradox unfolds in South Korea

August 23, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the South Korean government, which had previously encouraged farmers to replace rice with soybeans, is now considering reversing the decision and cutting back on soybean farming, even though farmers have already made significant investments in soybean production. South Korea’s soybean stocks reached 88,000 tons at the start of the year, […]

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Ukraine soybeans steady, lower globally: USDA forecast

Ukraine soybeans steady, lower globally: USDA forecast

August 17, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the USDA has kept its forecast for Ukraine’s soybeans at 7.6 million tons but lowered its global production forecast by 1.29 million tons to 426.39 million tons of soybeans compared to the July report. The main adjustment to the global soybean balance is related to a decrease in the US […]

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China slaps temporary duties on Canadian canola

China slaps temporary duties on Canadian canola

August 17, 2025 |

In China, Reuters reported that the Chinese Government announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports, escalating a year-long trade dispute that began with Ottawa’s imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August. The provisional rate will be set at 75.8%, the Ministry of Commerce, said. The Canadian government disputed the Chinese finding […]

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Argentina advances in soybean varieties identification using optical markers

Argentina advances in soybean varieties identification using optical markers

August 17, 2025 |

In Canada, SeedWorld reported that the Argentine Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries approved the use of optical markers for varietal identification of soybean samples. This new tool allows for the identification or verification of soybean varieties through real-time image processing using artificial intelligence. It allows for determining the predominant varieties in a sample, along […]

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African sorghum market to reach $13.8 billion by 2032, research finds

African sorghum market to reach $13.8 billion by 2032, research finds

August 17, 2025 |

In California, IndexBox reported that the sorghum market in Africa is expected to reach 30 million and $13.8 billion in value by 2035. The report stated that the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 0.7% in volume and 1.0% in value from 2024 to 2035.  The value of the sorghum market in […]

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US sorghum production up on higher acreage

US sorghum production up on higher acreage

August 17, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the USDA recently estimated that planted sorghum acres were up 6% from the initial estimate at 6.605 million acres and 1% on the year, with harvested area also expected to be 1% larger than last year at 5.675 million acres. Sorghum production this year is pegged at 391.495 million bushels, […]

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US corn growers call for E15 legislation

US corn growers call for E15 legislation

August 17, 2025 |

In Nebraska, Progressive Farmer reported that Members of the National Corn Growers Association called on Congress and the Trump administration to push across the finish line legislation that would allow year-round, permanent sales of E15 nationwide, following the latest USDA estimates of a record corn crop expected in 2025. If the 16.7-billion-bushel (bb) production estimate […]

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France raises wheat harvest forecast but expects corn production to decline

France raises wheat harvest forecast but expects corn production to decline

August 17, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that France’s agriculture ministry has increased its forecast for this year’s soft wheat harvest, confirming a significant rebound from last year, but anticipates a reduction in maize production due to the impact of hot and dry weather on yields. For soft wheat, France’s main cereal crop, the ministry estimated the harvest […]

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