Category: Food & Agriculture

China’s July soybean imports hit record high 

China’s July soybean imports hit record high 

August 10, 2025 |

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 […]

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Brazil’s soybean exports up 9% in July

Brazil’s soybean exports up 9% in July

August 10, 2025 |

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 […]

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U.S. Grains Council bullish on corn export pace

U.S. Grains Council bullish on corn export pace

August 3, 2025 |

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 […]

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Tamil Nadu, IIT-Madras ink deal to recycle municipal solid waste using advanced tech

Tamil Nadu, IIT-Madras ink deal to recycle municipal solid waste using advanced tech

August 3, 2025 |

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 […]

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Indonesia’s palm oil export jumps double digits to $11.43 billion

Indonesia’s palm oil export jumps double digits to $11.43 billion

August 3, 2025 |

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 […]

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DATAGRO projects a surge in Brazilian soybean production for the 2025/26 harvest

DATAGRO projects a surge in Brazilian soybean production for the 2025/26 harvest

August 3, 2025 |

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 […]

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Paraná’s second corn harvest could exceed 17 million tons, state government says

Paraná’s second corn harvest could exceed 17 million tons, state government says

August 3, 2025 |

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 […]

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Soybean harvest in Ukraine in 2025 may decrease by 17%, report says

Soybean harvest in Ukraine in 2025 may decrease by 17%, report says

August 3, 2025 |

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 […]

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Argentine government officially lowers grain export duties

Argentine government officially lowers grain export duties

August 3, 2025 |

In Argentina, Infobae reported that President Javier Milei signed Decree 526/2025 , which established a permanent reduction in certain grain export duties. The measure, which affects products such as soybeans, sunflowers, barley, wheat, corn, sorghum, and meat, seeks to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, according to the report. In the case of corn, wheat, and sorghum, […]

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Indonesia to prioritize wheat, soybean imports from US amid tariff deal

Indonesia to prioritize wheat, soybean imports from US amid tariff deal

August 3, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia has unveiled plans to prioritize wheat and soybean imports from the United States as part of a comprehensive trade agreement that reduces tariffs and establishes new agricultural trade channels between the two nations.  This initiative is tied to a $4.5 billion agricultural import commitment, linked to a broader reciprocal […]

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