Category: Food & Agriculture

Argentine producers already harvested 11.6 million tons of soybean, exchange says

Argentine producers already harvested 11.6 million tons of soybean, exchange says

May 10, 2026 |

In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the Argentine soybean harvest has already covered 18.3% of the national area to generate an supply of 11.6 million tons out of a total projected of 48.6 million. “While harvesting efforts are gaining momentum and are almost four points ahead of the previous season, they are still eleven […]

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Malaysia to expand palm oil biodiesel blending to strengthen energy security

Malaysia to expand palm oil biodiesel blending to strengthen energy security

May 10, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Malaysia is moving ahead with a major expansion of its palm oil-based biodiesel program as it looks to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and support domestic palm oil prices. By increasing the use of palm-based biodiesel, Malaysia aims to reduce its reliance on imported fuels while […]

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Palm oil production in Indonesia may decline, GAPKI says

Palm oil production in Indonesia may decline, GAPKI says

May 10, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia’s crude palm oil production could fall by 2 million tons this year compared to 2025 levels due to dry weather associated with the El Niño phenomenon and high fertilizer prices caused by the war in the Middle East, according to Eddy Martono, head of the country’s palm oil producers’ […]

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Russian corn exports to China more than doubled in the current season

Russian corn exports to China more than doubled in the current season

May 10, 2026 |

In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that from September 2025 to mid-April this year, Russian exporters shipped about 330,000 tons of corn to China, compared with 153,000 tons in the same period last year, according to figures from the federal center Agroexport under the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. As experts explained, this growth is driven by […]

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Brazil’s soy area to grow marginally in 2026/27

Brazil’s soy area to grow marginally in 2026/27

May 10, 2026 |

In Brazil, Business Recorder reported that Brazil’s soybean area is expected to post only marginal growth in the 2026/27 season due to higher production costs and risks linked to the El Nino climate phenomenon, according to Argus analyst Nathalia Giannetti. Farmers in the world’s largest soybean producer and exporter are facing tighter margins pressured by […]

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Wheat, corn production estimates down; soybeans up, IGC says

Wheat, corn production estimates down; soybeans up, IGC says

May 10, 2026 |

In Canada, The Western Producer reported that the International Grains Council has already released its numbers for the global wheat, corn, soybean and rice crop. The latest IGC projections are calling for a drop in total grain production of 60 million tons. The drop could be larger due to the higher prices for fertilizers in […]

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Argentine producers already harvested 11.6 million tons of soybean

Argentine producers already harvested 11.6 million tons of soybean

May 3, 2026 |

In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the Argentine soybean harvest has already covered 18.3% of the national area to generate an supply of 11.6 million tons out of a total projected of 48.6 million. “While harvesting efforts are gaining momentum and are almost four points ahead of the previous season, they are still eleven […]

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Anec lowers its forecast for Brazilian soybean exports in April.

Anec lowers its forecast for Brazilian soybean exports in April.

May 3, 2026 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in April were estimated at 15.87 million tons, versus 16.4 million tons in the previous forecast, according to figures from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). Despite the reduced forecast, based on shipments and ship schedules, the total would still be slightly above the record […]

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Sorghum production in Brazil is expected to grow by 22% in the 2025/26 crop year

Sorghum production in Brazil is expected to grow by 22% in the 2025/26 crop year

May 3, 2026 |

In Brazil, Portal do Agronegocios reported that sorghum production in Brazil is expected to see strong growth in the 2025/2026 harvest. According to projections from the National Supply Company (Conab), the country should harvest 7.47 million tons, a 22% increase compared to the previous cycle, driven by the expansion of the planted area to 2.02 […]

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EU increased grain exports by 16%

EU increased grain exports by 16%

May 3, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that over the first forty-three weeks of the current season, which began on July 1, 2025, the European Union exported 32.7 million tons of grain and processed grain products, which is 16% more compared to the same period of the 2024/2025 season. During the reporting period, Romania exported 6.3 million tons […]

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