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Airbus promotes feasibility studies on SAF in Argentina, Panama and Peru

Airbus promotes feasibility studies on SAF in Argentina, Panama and Peru

March 2, 2025 |

Airbus-promotes-feasibility-studies-on-SAF-in-Argentina,-Panama-and-Peru In Mexico, A21 reported that Airbus and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced an agreement to support the implementation of feasibility studies on SAF in Argentina, Panama and Peru. Airbus announced that it will contribute to the ICAO Voluntary Environment Fund for the realization of SAF feasibility studies.   These studies will be […]

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Malaysian government rules out increasing palm oil’s biodiesel blend to 20%

Malaysian government rules out increasing palm oil’s biodiesel blend to 20%

March 2, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Reuters reported that Malaysia has no plans to raise palm oil’s biodiesel blend to 20% from the current 10%, as the required infrastructure development would need funding that both the industry and the government are unwilling to provide. There are challenges to implement the biodiesel blend to 20% as it will require an […]

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Consultancy lowers forecast for Brazil’s soybean harvest in 2024/25

Consultancy lowers forecast for Brazil’s soybean harvest in 2024/25

February 28, 2025 |

In Brazil, Reuters reported that agribusiness consultancy AgRural cut its forecast for Brazil’s 2024/25 soybean crop on lower yield projections in the key states of Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rio Grande do Sul due to a lack of rain. AgRural now expects Brazil to produce 168.2 million metric tons this season, down from […]

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Sorghum gains traction among Paraguayan farmers, report finds

Sorghum gains traction among Paraguayan farmers, report finds

February 28, 2025 |

In Paraguay, La Nacion reported that according to the weekly report of Paraguayan rural entity UGP, sorghum is gaining ground in productive areas of departments such as Itapúa, Alto Paraná, San Pedro, among others, as it is a crop resistant to water stress and with lower production costs compared to corn, the main rotation crop. […]

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Over a quarter of Brazil second-crop corn to miss “optimal planting window”, analyst says

Over a quarter of Brazil second-crop corn to miss “optimal planting window”, analyst says

February 28, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that a market analyst expects more than a quarter of Brazil’s second crop corn to be planted outside its optimal window. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor noted that 25 to 30% of Safrinha corn is going to be planted after the end of February. Brazil’s Safrinha crop accounts for […]

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China says rising food demand requires boost in local grain production

China says rising food demand requires boost in local grain production

February 28, 2025 |

In China, Reuters reported that China’s rising demand for food calls for increased efforts to boost grains production even after record high output in recent years, China’s Central Rural Work Leading Group said. China is the world largest agriculture producer and importer, bringing in more than 157 million metric tons of grains and soybeans last […]

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Pioneer announces availability of its new soybean for the 2025 season

Pioneer announces availability of its new soybean for the 2025 season

February 28, 2025 |

In Iowa, Pioneer announced the availability of Pioneer brand Plenish high oleic Enlist E3 soybeans for the 2025 season. The firm noted that the new Plenish high oleic Enlist E3 soybeans will be introduced in Pioneer brand Z-Series varieties, providing genetics and a generational leap forward in yield potential. Roger Theisen, marketing manager for Pioneer […]

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Mexico officially bans the planting of genetically modified corn

Mexico officially bans the planting of genetically modified corn

February 28, 2025 |

In Mexico, Reuters reported that Mexico’s lower house approved a constitutional reform to ban the planting of genetically modified (GM) corn. The initiative by President Claudia Sheinbaum comes after a trade-dispute panel ruled in December that Mexico’s restrictions on GM corn, mostly imported from the United States, violate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), according to the […]

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Anec reduces forecast for Brazilian soybean exports and now sees a drop in February

Anec reduces forecast for Brazilian soybean exports and now sees a drop in February

February 28, 2025 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s soybean exports in February were estimated at 9.35 million tons, around 400,000 tons below last week’s forecast, according to data from the National Association of Grain Exporters (Anec). With the adjustment, Anec began to see a drop in Brazilian soybean exports compared to the same month last year, […]

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Global grain market to reach 2.56 billion tons by 2032, research finds

Global grain market to reach 2.56 billion tons by 2032, research finds

February 28, 2025 |

In Ireland, Research and Markets reported that the global grain market is expected to reach a volume of 2.56 billion tons by 2032, up from 2.3 billion tons in 2023.  Aided by the increasing demand for staple foods and the increasing population, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 1.20% between […]

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