In Mexico, the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS), reported that researchers from UAS, the National Polytechnic Institute, the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Regional Integral Development in Durango, and other institutions have identified a new plant species of the genus Jatropha in Sinaloa, between Mazatlán and San Ignacio. The new species has been named Jatropha marquezii. […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange increased its corn planting area estimate, while trimming the pegged soybean area for the 2024/25 season. The corn crop is now seen covering 6.6 million hectares, up from a prior estimation of 6.3 million hectares, the exchange said, adding the new forecast was a “correction” […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that the Indonesian government has yet to implement a higher mandatory blend of biodiesel planned for January 1 as industry participants await technical details of the new regulation, causing confusion among palm oil traders. The government had pledged to mandate a 40% mix of palm oil-based fuel in biodiesel from January […]
In China, Ecns.com reported that a new wheat variety bred through hybridization with crested wheatgrass has begun undergoing extensive cultivation in China’s Yellow River-Huaihe River region, with an aim to develop a variety with improved disease resistance and climate adaptability. Named “Pubing 03,” the variety was developed by the Zhongyuan Research Center of the Chinese […]
In India, Financial Express reported that given the high rice stocks, the government of India is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of broken rice offered to grain-based distilleries for ethanol manufacturing from the central pool held by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The report noted that discussions are on to get […]
In Nigeria, The Nation reported that the increased use of maize and cassava for ethanol production may result in higher feed prices across Nigeria and other regions in Africa, Proffesor Kola Adebayo has said. Adebayo who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), said the situation arises because maize […]
In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that the soy and biodiesel chain in Brazil is expected to end this year with a GDP 6% lower than in 2023, according to an estimate by the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), at Esalq/USP, in partnership with the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (Abiove). The […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that state power utility PT PLN, through PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI), will increase the use of biomass co-firing in coal-fired power plants (PLTU) by means of waste to support environmental sustainability and also open up economic opportunities. Mamit Setiawan, Corporate Secretary of PLN EPI, said that during […]
In Brazil, Jornal da Cana reported that the National Union of Corn Ethanol (UNEM) opened its new office in Brasília on December 12, 2024. The inauguration took place during the entity’s Board of Directors meeting this year. Bruno Alves, responsible for Government Relations and Sustainability at UNEM, highlighted his satisfaction at concluding the year with […]
In Brazil, InfoMoney reported that Coopercotton Cooperativa Agrícola announced this a project to build a corn ethanol plant in the municipality of Itiquira, in the south of Mato Grosso region. The cooperative, formed by family groups of producers, with over 20 years of existence, is in the phase of attracting investors and has already completed […]
