In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that Brazil currently has the capacity to crush more than 100 million tons of soybeans and produce enough oil to meet the 20% biodiesel blend requirement (B20). “If Brazil wants, it can produce B20 today. It has soybeans and it has industry. The issue is how to allocate the additional […]
In Brazil, Noticias R7 reported that the combination of favorable weather conditions and advances in soil-focused biotechnology led Brazil to yet another record soybean harvest. According to the 10th survey of the 2024/2025 harvest by the National Supply Company (CONAB), production is expected to reach 169.5 million tons—a 14.7% increase compared to the previous cycle. […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that corn production in South Africa is positioned for continued growth in marketing year 2025-26 supported by stable planting area, higher anticipated yields and a slight shift to yellow corn two years after a drought-reduced crop, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of […]
In Italy, World Grain reported that global production of agricultural and fish commodities is expected to increase by 14% through to 2034, with cereals growing at an average annual rate of 1.1%, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034. Cereal production will be driven by a 0.9% annual increase in yields as the harvested area […]
In Nigeria, Von reported that the Nigeria’s Government has launched its National Soybean Production Policy and Strategy to achieve food sovereignty, economic diversification as well as harness the opportunities linked to the soybean value chain. Speaking during the unveiling of the National Soybean Production Policy Strategy and the launch of the Nigerian Soybean partnership held […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgricunsult reported that India has become the largest importer of Malaysian oil palm germinated seeds as it seeks to boost domestic palm oil production. The report noted that demand has surged as the country steps up efforts to boost domestic palm oil production and reduce reliance on imports. The report also noted that […]
In Bangladesh, The Daily Star reported that the government of Bangladesh has refrained from hiking fees on the export of raw jute and jute products and instead reinstated previous rates. Exporters will continue to pay $0.016 per bale (around 180 kilograms) of raw jute, according to the official resolution. Welcoming the move, Farhad Ahmed Akanda, […]
In New York, the Times of Central Asia reported that Italian agricultural organization Unione Coltivatori Italiani (UCI) is exploring a project to cultivate and process industrial hemp in Kazakhstan for applications in the textile, construction, and pharmaceutical industries. During a recent meeting in Astana, the Italian delegation shared its experience in sustainable agriculture and closed-loop […]
In Malaysia, Business Times reported that domestic palm oil consumption in Indonesia could surge by about three million tons should the government implement its B50 biodiesel mandate, according to CIMB Securities. The firm noted that this potential increase accounts for about 6.2% of Indonesia’s estimated 2024 crude palm oil (CPO) production of 48.2 million tons, […]
In Canada, Grain News reported that the International Grains Council maintained its forecast for 2025/26 global corn production with a slightly improved outlook for crops in the United States offset by downward revisions for Hungary and Romania. The body forecast the global corn crop at 1.276 billion tons, sharply above the previous season’s 1.228 billion, […]
