Kremlin considers banning grain exports, says Russian newspaper
The Russian government is considering banning exports for key crops, including wheat, barley, corn and rye, if domestic reserves fall below a critical threshold of 10 million tons. This consideration is detailed in the protocol of the working group on non-tariff regulatory measures in the foreign trade, under the subcommittee on tariff and non-tariff regulation, […]
EU renews approval of glyphosate herbicide for 10 years
The European Union (EU) has renewed its approval of the herbicide glyphosate for 10 years, despite member states failing to reach a majority agreement on the chemical, as reported by Reuters on November 16. In 2015, the World Health Organization's cancer research agency considered glyphosate likely carcinogenic for […]
China worries about division of opposition in Taiwan for January elections
Beijing is fearing that a split in Taiwan's opposition could pave the way for the island's ruling party - which the Chinese government despises - to remain in power, with China taking center stage in the election campaign over the weekend. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, has […]
ADM and Marathon celebrate start of soybean joint venture operations
Production began at the Green Bison soybean processing facility in Spiritwood, a joint venture between global agribusiness giant Archers Daniels Midland (ADM) and US refiner Marathon Petroleum. The first plant and refinery dedicated to crushing soybeans in North Dakota, the US$ 350 million complex in the park […]
International Partnership: Aboissa receives a visit from the CEO of FOSFA at its office
It was with great honor that we welcomed Iain Nicol, CEO of the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations (FOSFA), to our new headquarters. FOSFA, as an international entity, plays a crucial role in setting standards and regulations for global trade in agricultural products, with a specific focus on oilseeds […]
Canadian rapeseed oil exports reach US record in 2022/23
Canada recorded the export of 3 million tonnes of rapeseed oil during the 2022/23 marketing year (MY), reaching a record volume of 2.6 million tonnes imported by the United States, as indicated by a report from the Department of United States Agriculture (USDA). After the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision […]
Investment in energy transition requires more balanced policies, says UN agency
One of the top priorities on the environmental agenda is the shift from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy sources. Therefore, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Unctad, launched this Tuesday the Investment Policy Monitor, calling on countries to adopt more balanced energy transition strategies. Imbalance in […]
“Bioinputs are fundamental for the sustainability of production systems”, says secretary Pedro Leonardo Rezende
Representatives from nine Latin American, European and Asian countries learned, this Thursday (23/11), details about sustainable grain production in Goiás. The Secretary of State for Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Pedro Leonardo Rezende, accompanied the group visiting Jataí, in the southwest of Goiás, and presented an overview of agribusiness in Goiás. He emphasized the actions of […]
FEDIOL data shows drop in EU CSPO use
The use of certified palm oil in the European Union (EU) decreased by 1% in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a survey by trade association FEDIOL announced on November 13. Last year, the use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) in Europe totaled 64%, with the participation of […]
