Sweden corporation invests in plant-based protein production The global trend is to reduce meat consumption. People are turning to veganism and vegetarianism as a more ethical way of life in relation to animals and the environment. In this context, the production of plant-based proteins is becoming increasingly important. Swedish company Lantmännen has decided to invest […]
US farmers cut soybean exports amid high commodity prices According to data from CoBank, US soybean exports have dropped significantly during the 2024-2025 marketing year. This is due to new crop shipments, which have fallen to 2009 levels. At the same time, the country harvested a record soybean crop. It is worth noting that the […]
German and EU cereal harvests have declined due to a variety of factors The 2024-2025 season was less successful for German farmers than the previous one. The German cereal harvest was 34.5 million tonnes, excluding corn. This is more than 9% lower than in the 2023-2024 season. Minister Cem Ozdemir noted the decline in yields, […]
Corn and soybean fields as a way to boost crop production China is systematically implementing an agricultural transformation programme. The aim is to achieve a degree of food self-sufficiency. As part of this, local farmers are planting corn and soybean fields to improve production efficiency. This approach involves careful selection of soybean varieties. They need […]
Mexican pea production has fallen, and prices have risen In Mexico, pea production fell significantly in 2024. Its volume fell by almost 47%. A sharp rise in the price of pulses has exacerbated the situation. As a result, local consumers are looking for new suppliers. Historically, peas have not been considered a traditional crop in […]
Wheat sales to Indonesia grow as flour production expands Trader and international financial expert Chaslau Koniukh explains why Indonesia is becoming an increasingly attractive market for agricultural traders. Sellers are increasing wheat sales and pointing to the country’s high potential for the coming season. Expert Koniukh tells about the increase in Indonesia’s grain imports is due […]
GM Chinese vigna has emerged in Ghana The Ghanaian government has approved the first GM crop for commercial cultivation — Chinese vigna, also known as cowpea. The GM crop is resistant to a common pest, the pod borer or Maruca vitrata. This moth destroys legume and soybean crops and is a major cause of crop […]
Rice importers increase their purchases BPI Crop Production Bureau has released new data on the volume of agricultural products purchases. According to the results, the top importers of rice changed in July. Among them were Vietnam, the Philippines and Pakistan. Rice purchases in the Philippines were around 2.4 million tonnes. The increase in purchases was […]
A new project to improve grain and oilseed crop quality in Atlantic Canada Grain quality is deteriorating as a result of climate change. Scientists are working hard to develop new varieties that can survive in different weather conditions. Breeding is also essential for growing crops in areas previously considered unsuitable. One such area is the […]
Venezuelan rice growers plan to expand operations After years of decline, Venezuelan rice and corn growers are increasing production. The government is supporting them by offering a range of incentives. For example, the Venezuelan agricultural guild is financing the purchase of seeds and fertiliser. Such support from the authorities is crucial in the current economic […]