Japan’s rice sector is adopting dry direct seeding to cut labor and water use amid workforce shortages. The method simplifies cultivation but...
Tunisia bought 100,000 tonnes of wheat at ~$274.7–275.5/t, higher than previous tenders, reflecting rising global prices. Purchases were split among major traders...
Ukraine’s grain exports reached 3.4 MMT in March, up 2% YoY, driven by strong corn shipments (+14%). However, wheat (-22%) and barley...
Vietnam’s rice exports face pressure from falling prices and rising supply, with weaker demand from key buyers. Authorities are pushing procurement, storage,...
Philippines’ wheat consumption is set to rise 6.2% to 6.9 MMT in MY 2025-26, driven by population growth and dietary shifts. However,...
Edible oil prices in Odisha are rising sharply, driven by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel policy reducing palm oil supply and ongoing Middle East...
Middle East tensions are disrupting Bangladesh’s edible oil market, causing supply delays, price volatility, and a 15–20% drop in sales. Higher costs...
Thailand is fast-tracking B20 diesel rollout, blending 20% palm-based biodiesel to cut fuel costs and reduce import dependence amid the energy crisis....
Global sunflower output is set to hit a record in 2026/27, driven by rising acreage as farmers shift from fertilizer-intensive crops. Production...
India rolls out E20 petrol nationwide from April 1, blending 20% ethanol to cut oil imports and emissions. With RON 95 fuel,...