In Argentina, Infobae reported that the national government has decided that, starting July 1, the export duties on soybeans and corn will rise again. According to the resolution, the soybean tax rate will rise from current 26% to 33%, while that of corn and sorghum will go from 9.5% to 12%. The sunflower tax rate […]
In Canada, World Grain reported that a group of companies in the soybean supply chain, with the support of Protein Industries Canada, is investing in a new breeding program for early-maturing, high-protein, non-GMO soybean varieties suited to Canada’s climate. The report noted that the group will work toward development of a novel, soy-based plant protein […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China will accelerate the introduction of high-oil, high-yield soybean, dense-tolerant and disease-resistant corn, and disease-resistant wheat varieties. China’ agriculture ministry also plans to optimize variety trial protocols, including gradually increasing planting densities for crop variety trials of corn and soybeans, it said in a statement. The move by the Chinese […]
In Argentina, TN reported that an international team of researchers achieved a significant advance in agricultural biotechnology, developing a genetically edited bio-fertilizer that promises to increase the productivity of soy by 6%. The research was led by the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), with the collaboration of laboratories in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and […]
In Ukraine. UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine exported 39.85 million tons of grain and leguminous crops as of June 18, which is 9.68 tons or 24.2% less than last year, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. Wheat exports amounted to 15.47 million, which is 17.3% less than last year. Ukrainian corn […]
In India, Global Agriculture reported that China has successfully harvested about 75% of its summer wheat crop. covering a total of 260 million mu or approximately 17.3 million hectares, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Summer wheat is typically sown in the autumn or winter of the previous year—or early spring—and harvested […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazilian soybean exports would total 14.37 million tons in June, 2% more than the previous week’s projection, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). If the volume is confirmed, shipments would increase by more than 500,000 tons compared to June last year, according to the report. […]
In Egypt, Zawya reported that Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has met with ministers to review the development of irrigation systems for sugarcane, aiming to increase the crop’s yield while reducing water consumption. In a meeting with the relevant ministries and government agencies, Madbouly emphasized the government’s focus on monitoring agriculture and irrigation projects. He […]
In Ukraine. UkrAgroConsult reported that Australia exported 463,220 tons of sorghum in April, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Sorghum exports rose 146% from the March total of 188,285t to reflect peak new-crop availability, the report stated. On 445,133 tons, China accounted for 96% of sorghum shipped in April, with […]
In Malaysia, The Star reported that the Indonesian government is looking to develop genetically modified organisms (GMO) to boost domestic soybean production and reduce imports in a move experts say is “unnecessary” as it is expected to fail to address key hurdles in national soybean production. Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prastyo […]
