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Ukraine has rapidly expanded its exports of corn seed to the EU in the past two years, adding to European farmers' grievances about unfair competition from Kyiv, reports Reuters. This shift, a rare bright spot for Ukraine's war-hit agricultural sector, comes as Kyiv leverages free trade terms

Russia's proposal to establish a new international grain exchange for BRICS nations, while welcomed by members at the recent summit in Kazan, is likely to face years of development before becoming operational, according to a Reuters report. The proposed exchange, viewed as part of Russia's broader

China is on track to harvest a record-breaking grain crop exceeding 700 million metric tons in 2024, according to a senior agriculture ministry official, reports Reuters. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year's harvest of 695.41 million tons, based on data from the National

Ivory Coast, the world's largest cocoa producer, has received a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, according to a report from Bloomberg. The rating upgrade was boosted by soaring cocoa prices and rising exports. The move sees the West African nation inch closer to investment-grade

The EU farming sector is undergoing a significant transformation, characterized by a trend towards fewer but larger farms. While the total agricultural land in the EU remained relatively stable between 2005 and 2020, increasing by a mere 0.3%, the number of farms experienced a substantial decline, dropping by 4.

The European Union's agricultural landscape is undergoing a transformation, driven by evolving consumer preferences and dietary shifts. A key trend is the increasing popularity of plant-based products, fueled by growing health and environmental concerns. Plant Proteins on the Rise Over the past decade, EU consumers have significantly increased

The European Union's agricultural sector is facing a complex and challenging reality intertwined with climate change. While agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, it is also highly vulnerable to the impacts of a changing climate. Rising Temperatures and Extreme Weather Events: Global temperatures have been steadily increasing, with

China's rapeseed production for the 2024/25 marketing year is projected at 15.8 million metric tons, according to the latest USDA report. This represents a modest 1% increase from last month's estimate but a 3% decrease compared to the previous year. However, the figure is

The European Union's rapeseed production for the 2024/25 marketing year is projected to decline significantly, according to the latest USDA report. The estimated output of 17.5 million metric tons marks a 13% drop from the previous year and a 2% decline compared to the 5-year average.

China views sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a critical element in its strategy to achieve its carbon reduction targets. Recognizing the environmental impact of its large and growing aviation sector, the country has been actively pursuing SAF development for over a decade. Early efforts, led by Sinopec, began in 2009