In Indonesia, Antara News reported that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used cooking oil into aviation fuel, as part of efforts to develop alternative energy sources. Prabowo emphasized that aviation fuel can now be produced from palm oil, which is abundant in Indonesia, […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has announced tighter controls on crude palm oil (CPO) exports and price regulations on bottled palm oil starting today, as rising global oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict drive stronger domestic biodiesel demand. The ministry emphasized that these measures, including maintaining energy reserves, […]
In Canada, Farmtario reported that Ontario farmers plan to increase corn acres by 5.4% this spring, citing figures from Statistics Canada. The report also stated that Ontario farmers plan to seed 2.9 million acres of soybeans this spring, unchanged from last year, according to Statistics Canada. Using an average yield of 50.6 bushels per acre, […]
In South Carolina, Clemson University said that scientists from the university and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have identified heat-tolerant soybean lines and key traits that could help develop more resilient crops. The team evaluated about 200 soybean breeding lines over two growing seasons in South Carolina, exposing plants to temperatures exceeding 100 degrees during […]
In Brazil, World Grain reported that corn production is seen expanding in Brazil for marketing year 2026-27 as the country’s grain and feed sectors continue to shift toward more profitable crops supported by strong ethanol demand and better margins relative to rice and wheat, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Russia significantly boosted grain exports in March 2026 amid geopolitical tensions caused by the war in Iran and concerns over potential global supply shortages. According to the Russian Grain Union, wheat exports rose 2.1 times year-on-year to 4.6 million tons, while total grain shipments increased 2.4 times to nearly 5.3 […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazilian farmers had harvested 75% of their 2025/26 soybean crop as of March 26, agribusiness consultancy AgRural said, up 7 percentage points from the previous week but below the 82% reported a year earlier. Fieldwork is now focused on Rio Grande do Sul state and in the region known as […]
In Argentina, Reuters reported that Argentina’s soybean and corn crops received favorable rains last week, improving growing conditions for both commodities. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimated the 2025/26 soybean crop at 48.5 million tons and the corn crop at 57 million tons. Soybean water conditions, considered “adequate/optimal,” increased by 4.2 percentage points compared to […]
In Argentina, RuralNet reported that the Rosario Board of Trade said that Argentina’s national corn production is expected to reach 62 million tons, representing a 24.1% year-on-year increase and 18.2% above the previous record. This rebound is attributed to two key factors: the recovery of the planted area—which has reached 9.8 million hectares—and improved yields, […]
In Nigeria, Business Day reported that Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to reposition the oil palm industry as a major economic driver, targeting a 10% share of the global market. At the core of the plan is a shift from low-value primary production to higher-value processing and industrial utilization. The government is pushing for […]
