In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that agricultural shipments of Argentine corn reached an all-time monthly high in July. According to data released by the Rosario Grain Exchange, Argentina exported a record 5.14 million metric tons of corn throughout July. This total surpassed the previous monthly milestone of 5.08 million metric tons established […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China significantly increased its purchases of Indonesian palm oil in 2026. According to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), shipments to the Chinese market rose by 31% year-on-year in the first half of the year. In June alone, exports to China jumped 67% compared with May. Overall, Indonesia exported nearly […]
In Ukraine, Ukrinform reported that Ukrainian farmers have harvested 58% of the projected area of early grains, with wheat accounting for the largest share at 24.6 million tons. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food stated: “As of 25 August, farmers across all regions have harvested 6.76 million hectares, or 58% of the forecast area. […]
In China, Xinhua reported that Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for multiple measures to stabilize and boost grain production and all-out efforts to secure a bumper autumn grain harvest. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that the area sown with corn for the 2026/27 cycle in Argentina would be 8.4 million hectares, unchanged from the previous season, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC) said in its first estimate for the season that begins in September. Argentina is the world’s third largest exporter of corn and its […]
In Iowa, Successful Farming reported that the USDA published the 21st Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. As of August 23, 86% of this year’s corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states had reached the dough growth stage. That’s ahead of the five-year average of 82%, according to the report. As of […]
In China, Maritime Professional reported that China’s state-owned COFCO shipped its first large-scale cargo of Brazilian sorghum to China, , sending a 69,000-metric-ton batch that opens a new export channel for Brazilian producers. The cargo left COFCO’s terminal in Santos port aboard the Guoyuan 26 vessel and is expected to arrive at Nansha port in […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia has the potential to produce up to 3.6 billion cubic meters of biogas annually from palm oil processing waste. The country’s palm oil mills generate around 125 million tons of POME each year, a large share of which remains an underutilized energy resource. According to the Palm Oil Agribusiness […]
In Brazil, UOL reported that the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) revised downward its estimate for soybean exports in August, to 10.56 million tons, compared to 10.88 million tons projected the previous week. Even with the adjustment, the volume represents a 30.3% increase compared to the 8.11 million tons shipped in August 2025. Compared […]
In Argentina, Data Portuaria reported that the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR) stated that Argentina’s 2025/26 corn production will reach 70.5 million tons, marking an increase of 2.5 million tons compared to the previous estimate. This brings the total supply for the season to 77.0 million tons, with projected ending stocks of 12.3 million tons. […]
