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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

Plus: US corn farmers brace for losses, Ukrainian wheat faces drought, and Cargill profits tumble. Grains & Oilseeds | Softs | Biofuel | Agribusiness & Finance Grains & Oilseeds Drought threatens 2025 Ukrainian wheat harvest Ukrainian farmers have begun planting winter grains for the 2025 harvest, but extremely dry conditions across key growing

Downturn in grain markets raises concerns about a prolonged period of financial strain for corn growers A combination of falling corn prices and stubbornly high input costs is threatening to push US corn farmers deep into the red for the 2024-25 season. As reported by Argus Media, a steep decline

Lack of soil moisture threatens 2025 harvest prospects, despite hopes for favorable weather later in the season Ukrainian farmers have begun the crucial task of planting winter grains for the 2025 harvest, but their efforts are being hampered by widespread drought conditions, according to a report by Reuters. State weather

Automaker to launch first-ever ethanol-compatible hybrid vehicles, joining industry shift in the South American nation General Motors (GM) is entering the hybrid-flex arena, announcing plans to produce vehicles that can run on a combination of gasoline, ethanol, and electric power. The move underscores the growing importance of flexible-fuel technology in