Oats and barley production will rise this season UK oats and barley production has increased in the 2023-2024 season. However, crop volumes have not yet reached the average of the last 5 years. AHDB forecasts for the current season so far remain at the previous year’s levels. And this could change the import situation. According […]
Canadian grain crop prices: trends overview Canadian agricultural producers faced a challenging year in 2024. Weather conditions were unfavourable, and grain prices did not meet expectations. Analysts expect this trend to continue into 2025. Prices for major crops Prices in the new marketing year are expected to be lower than in the last 5 years. […]
Farmers in Argentina may reduce soybean production Argentina is ramping up soybean production for the 2024-2025 crop season, but meeting targets could prove challenging. According to FAS analysts, local farmers could face a number of limiting factors. Economic processes and weather conditions will constrain increased soybean production. Therefore, farmers can only achieve high results by […]
Canola production in Australia affected by weather conditions 2024 was less favourable for Australian growers than the previous year. Australian canola production totalled 5.4 million tonnes this season. This is about 400,000 tonnes less than the previous year. According to the Australian Federation of AOF, in addition to the harvest, the area under canola also […]
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 […]