In Indonesia, Asia Sentinel reported that the Indonesian government is seizing up to 2 million hectares of seized illegal oil palm forest, some of it possibly from Malaysia’s biggest oil palm companies which for years have expanded across the Strait of Malacca, and handing them over to a state-owned enterprise which specializes in palm oil […]
The MAHA Commission has cracked a few eggs. Its recent report calls for sweeping changes in the U.S. diet, including a reduced role for widely used seed oils in the food system. Industry reaction has been swift and sharp — with oilseed processors, farmers, and nutrition scientists warning of market disruption, higher costs, and questionable […]
In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) updated its export projections for August, indicating a volume between 7.80 million and 8.50 million tons of soybeans, with an average of 8.15 million tons applied in the calculations. The volume represents a 32.4% decrease compared to the 12.02 million tons shipped […]
In Australia, a new report by GrainGrowers highlights the potential for grain and oilseed based low-carbon liquid fuels to strengthen sovereign fuel capability, reduce reliance on imports and support emission reduction goals. The report, “Reaping the Benefits: How Australian Grain and Oilseeds Can Support Australia’s Low Carbon Fuel Security,” explores the strategic opportunities emerging as […]
In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the use of certified soybean seed in 2024/25 in Argentina was estimated at 16.7% by the National Seed Institute (Inase). While this is higher than the previous season, it still cannot surpass the 20% mark in effect until the 2021/22 season. The average age of the varieties used […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that exports of palm oil from Indonesia rose sharply in June as exporters raced to get out before U.S. tariffs were imposed, according to official data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) showed on Friday. Palm oil shipments from the world’s largest producer rose 15.1% in June and 24.91% in the first […]
In South Africa, SABC reported that the South African farmers development agency (SAFDA) has stated that the United States-imposed 30% tariff increase on the country’s imports will severely impact many farmers, particularly those in the sugar cane industry in KwaZulu-Natal. During the province’s Post-Budget Speech Consultative Engagement, SAFDA Chairperson Siyabonga Madlala called on the government […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that brokerage company StoneX forecasts that the average corn yield in the United States this year will be 188.1 bushels/acre, and the gross harvest – 16.323 billion bushels. The average soybean yield will increase to 53.6 bushels/acre, and the gross harvest – 4.425 billion bushels. According to the July forecast of […]
In China, Middle East and Africa reported that China, the world’s largest soybean consumer, set a second consecutive monthly import record in July, driven by abundant supplies from Brazil and sustained domestic demand. According to customs data, China imported 11.67 million tons of soybeans in July, up 18.5% from 9.85 million tons a year earlier […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Brazil exported 12.3 million tons of soybeans in July 2025, up 9% from a year earlier, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Meanwhile, soybean export revenues fell 1.2% to $5 billion, as the average soybean price also fell 7.1%. The increase in exports was influenced […]
