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 […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the U.S. Grains Council Vice President, Cary Sifferath said that the country is on track to set a new corn export record as trade negotiations move forward. Cary Sifferath said: “There’s a lot of pieces you have to look (at), there might be 25 different countries that are making up […]
In India, Times of India reported that the Tamil Nadu government and IIT-Madras have joined hands to scientifically manage and recycle municipal and rural solid waste using advanced technology. The agreement was inked between the Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL) and IIT-M, according to the report. Ganga Dileep, CEO of CTCL, said the collaboration […]
In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that Indonesia witnessed a double-digit rise in its palm oil exports in the first half of 2025, official statistics showed as the country unlocked greater market access to the European Union (EU). The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced that Indonesia’s exports of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives had […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that the first planting intentions survey made by local consultancy DATAGRO for 2025/26 indicates that Brazil is expected to expand its soybean cultivation area for the 19th consecutive year. The projected area to be planted is 49.1 million hectares, a 2% increase over the 48.1 million hectares of 2024/25. Considering […]
In Brazil, the Government of Parana state reported that the progress of the second corn harvest in Paraná is confirming the forecast for record production, now set at 17.06 million tons. If this forecast holds, it will even exceed the initial estimate of 16.8 million tons. So far, approximately 64% of the 2.77 million hectares […]
In Ukraine, APK Inform reported in its latest update that soybean production in Ukraine in 2025 may decrease by more than 1 million tons. This is due to the reduction in sown area under this crop, as farmers prioritized corn and sunflower during the spring planting campaign. Based on the updated data from the State […]
