In Thailand, The Nation reported that the country’s Industry Ministry is planning to propose a subsidy program aimed at buying all parts of sugarcane from farmers to help reduce the burning of harvest leftovers, a major contributor to PM2.5 air pollution. The report noted that the scheme is designed to encourage farmers to cut and […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that the Indonesian government has clamped down on exports of used cooking oil (UCO) and palm oil residue to ensure supply to domestic cooking oil and biodiesel industries. The move aims to help attain a new mandate starting from this year, of mixing 40% of palm oil-based fuel with diesel fuel, […]
In Japan, Idemitsu Kosan said it will launch a trial plantation of Pongamia in Queensland, Australia, to evaluate its suitability as a potential feedstock for SAF using HEFA technology. The trial plantation will be conducted in collaboration with US-based company Terviva and Australian firm Stanmore Resources Limited. As a part of this initiative, Idemitsu Kosan […]
In Germany, Bayer and Neste announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly scale winter canola as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable products like biofuels. Within the collaboration, the companies are going to develop a winter canola ecosystem in the Southern Great Plains of the US, including product development and additional collaborations […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in January are estimated at 1.71 million tons, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). The volume, if confirmed, would be below the 2.4 million tons shipped in the same month in 2024, according to the Anec. Corn exports were forecast at […]
In Germany, Bayer announced a deal with Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp., whereby Bayer has acquired their camelina germplasm, intellectual property, and materials to expand its position in biomass-based feedstock markets. Bayer said it aims to help decarbonize the transportation sector and to deliver regenerative agriculture solutions through the investment and development of intermediate oilseed […]
In the Philippines, Business World reported that bad weather conditions are expected to disrupt corn production this year after rains forced some farmers to alter their planting schedules, according to the Philippine Maize Federation, Inc. (PhilMaize). “Bad weather, typhoons, and heavy rains caused delays in planting in some areas. There are some that have completed […]
In Missouri, World Grain reported that the latest report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture forecasts a strong soybean production and crush in Argentina in the 2024-25 marketing year. With nearly 90% of the soybean crop planted, crop development is progressing well with 93% of the crop in the […]
In Missouri, Agupdate reported that the University of Missouri Extension is studying the use of pig manure as a crop fertilizer in research at the MU Bradford Research Farm in Columbia. The study is looking at corn yields and soil health indicators under three treatments on 5 acres at Bradford Farm, according to the report. […]
In Norway, Sintef reported that a EU-funded project will promote CO2 capture and improve economic sustainability by converting waste CO2 to value added products. Converting industrial CO2 waste streams into feedstock in an economical and energy-efficient manner is essential for sectors to meet EU climate targets and boost their competitiveness, Sintef said. Many production processes […]
