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Luxaviation to invest in Haffner Energy’s SAF Zero initiative

Luxaviation to invest in Haffner Energy’s SAF Zero initiative

June 24, 2025 |

In the UK, Helicopter Investor reported that helicopter and business jet operator Luxaviation is to invest in French sustainable aviation fuel producer Haffner Energy via cash funding to finance initial development activities, support in the strategic definition and global visibility as well as offtake agreements in relevant SAF Zero projects such as Paris-Vatry SAF. “At […]

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Global SAF market to reach $15.85 billion by 2030, research finds

Global SAF market to reach $15.85 billion by 2030, research finds

June 24, 2025 |

In Illinois, The Research Insights reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market size is projected to be valued at $658.18 million in 2023 and reach $15.85 billion by 2030. The market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 57.5% during the period. “North America maintained its dominance by securing more than 44% of […]

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IATA says SAF increased airlines’ total fuel bill by $1.6bn last year

IATA says SAF increased airlines’ total fuel bill by $1.6bn last year

June 24, 2025 |

In the UK, Travel Weekly reported that IATA estimated the average cost of sustainable aviation fuel to be more than three times the price of jet fuel last year, adding $1.6 billion to airlines’ fuel bill. The association calculates the average cost of SAF worldwide this year will be even higher at 4.2 times the […]

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Lufthansa Group, Airbus collaborate for business travel with SAF

Lufthansa Group, Airbus collaborate for business travel with SAF

June 24, 2025 |

In Germany, the Lufthansa Group reported that it is entering into an agreement with Airbus in the field of more sustainable business travel. Since June 1, the “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare“ has been used by Airbus for all Lufthansa flights taken by its employees within Germany. This Lufthansa Group business fare enables offsetting of parts […]

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Neste extends SAF supply to Ontario International Airport through deal with Amazon Air

Neste extends SAF supply to Ontario International Airport through deal with Amazon Air

June 24, 2025 |

In Finland, Neste said it has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 million gallons) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the end of 2025. This agreement makes Amazon the first […]

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China pushes rapid introduction of new soybean, corn, and wheat varieties

China pushes rapid introduction of new soybean, corn, and wheat varieties

June 22, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China will accelerate the introduction of high-oil, high-yield soybean, dense-tolerant and disease-resistant corn, and disease-resistant wheat varieties. China’ agriculture ministry also plans to optimize variety trial protocols, including gradually increasing planting densities for crop variety trials of corn and soybeans, it said in a statement. The move by the Chinese […]

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Researchers manage to edit a bio-fertilizer that increases soybean productivity by 6%

Researchers manage to edit a bio-fertilizer that increases soybean productivity by 6%

June 22, 2025 |

In Argentina, TN reported that an international team of researchers achieved a significant advance in agricultural biotechnology, developing a genetically edited bio-fertilizer that promises to increase the productivity of soy by 6%. The research was led by the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), with the collaboration of laboratories in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and […]

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Ukrainian corn exports approached 21.5 million tons

Ukrainian corn exports approached 21.5 million tons

June 22, 2025 |

In Ukraine. UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine exported 39.85 million tons of grain and leguminous crops as of June 18, which is 9.68 tons or 24.2% less than last year, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. Wheat exports amounted to 15.47 million, which is 17.3% less than last year. Ukrainian corn […]

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China nears completion of summer wheat harvest 

China nears completion of summer wheat harvest 

June 22, 2025 |

In India, Global Agriculture reported that China has successfully harvested about 75% of its summer wheat crop. covering a total of 260 million mu or approximately 17.3 million hectares, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Summer wheat is typically sown in the autumn or winter of the previous year—or early spring—and harvested […]

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Anec raises export forecast for Brazilian soybean by 2% in June

Anec raises export forecast for Brazilian soybean by 2% in June

June 22, 2025 |

In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazilian soybean exports would total 14.37 million tons in June, 2% more than the previous week’s projection, according to data from the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec). If the volume is confirmed, shipments would increase by more than 500,000 tons compared to June last year, according to the report. […]

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