Ukraine's 2024/25 wheat exports capped at 16.2 mln t
Ukraine’s Agriculture Ministry has agreed with traders and agricultural associations to limit wheat exports in the July-June 2024/25 season to 16.2 million tonnes, the ministry said on Tuesday. The government and traders sign a memorandum annually in which authorities promise to maintain existing terms of trade and […]
Brazil's new soybean crop expected to grow 11.8%
Brazil’s 2024/25 soybean harvest was estimated at a record 169.9 million tonnes, in a baseline scenario outlined on Monday by consultancy Céleres, which would imply growth of 11.8% compared to last season, which was affected by climate problems. The increase in production in the new cycle, with planting at […]
Heatwave: temperatures could exceed 40°C
According to meteorologist Gabriel Rodrigues, from Portal Agrolink, Brazil is facing an intense heat wave, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in several regions of the Center-North of the country. This worrying scenario is worsened by the approaching end of the sanitary gap for the 2024/25 summer harvest, […]
Wheat harvest faces 14% drop due to drought in Paraná
According to the weekly analysis of the Agricultural Situation Bulletin, published by the Department of Rural Economy (Deral) of the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (Seab), the 2024 wheat harvest should therefore suffer a reduction, with production estimated at 3.1 million tons. This represents a drop of 14% compared to the […]
US imports record amount of Chinese cooking oil
U.S. imports of used cooking oil (UCO) from China are set to hit a record high in the coming months, even as regulatory uncertainty casts doubt on the long-term outlook for a trade that boomed last year, according to market participants. U.S. demand for UCO, a raw material for […]
India plans to increase taxes on vegetable oils
India is considering raising import duties on vegetable oils to help protect farmers suffering from lower oilseed prices, two government sources said on Wednesday. The move could dampen demand and reduce purchases of palm oil, soybean oil and other grains.
SP maintains crisis cabinet and monitors fires in the state
The Government of São Paulo continues with the work of the crisis office and the outpost in Ribeirão Preto to monitor and respond promptly to the fires that are affecting the interior of the state. This Monday (26) there are no active fire outbreaks, but 48 municipalities are on high alert for fires, according to […]
Understand how the Fuel of the Future Bill will transform the biofuels market
The approval of the Fuel of the Future Bill signals an important step in Brazil’s energy journey towards a greener future that is less dependent on fossil fuels. This legislative proposal, which is currently under discussion in the Senate, focuses on encouraging the production and consumption of renewable energy, highlighting […]
Argentines consider more soybeans due to corn pest and rains
Farmers in Argentina plan to increase soybean acreage in the 2024/25 season while reducing the area devoted to corn. The last corn crop was severely hit by a devastating insect pest, and rainfall forecasts look more favorable for soybeans, prompting the decision. Analysts predict that […]
