In the Netherlands, lupin will play an important role in agriculture The Dutch authorities are continuing to implement programmes designed to encourage healthy eating habits among the population. Lupin plays a vital role in this initiative. Farmers are increasing the area dedicated to growing this legume, and the government is introducing incentives to boost its […]
FAS analysts: the canola crop will grow this season in Australia For the fifth consecutive season, Australia is expecting a plentiful canola harvest. This is the country’s main oilseed crop. FAS analysts have forecast oilseed production at 6.2 million tonnes. The canola crop will grow by 3.5% in the 2025-2026 season. This will be the […]
China’s cereal production will continue to increase in the 2025–2026 season despite external challenges FAS analysts have estimated China’s cereal production for the 2025–26 season. Overall, it will be a successful season for the agricultural industry. Experts expect positive trends in the main crops. Corn production will exceed the previous year’s figures by 1.7% and […]
Uruguay’s soybean harvest will be lower due to a reduction in acreage FAS forecasts that Uruguay’s soybean harvest will be 3.1 million tonnes in the 2025–26 season. This figure is lower than in the previous period, when a record harvest was achieved. In the 2024-2025 marketing year, farmers harvested 3.3 million tonnes. Analysts say the […]
Oilseed production growth in Bangladesh will help meet product demand FAS has forecast growth in oilseed production in Bangladesh. The main driver is growing domestic demand. And this is coming from both the food industry and animal feed producers. Analysts have identified an increase in demand for the following types of oilseeds: — sunflower; — […]
Nigeria’s consumption of wheat, rice and other crops will increase The FAS analysts have estimated the consumption of wheat and other crops in Nigeria for the 2025–2026 season. Experts predict a growth in demand for this type of grain, as well as for corn, rice and sorghum. FAS expects wheat consumption in the country to […]
How the global oats market may change following the introduction of new US tariffs The global oats market is showing an active recovery in demand. However, there are several risks associated with these changes in the US. The new White House administration has initiated an increase in tariffs, making trade more difficult. Additional pressure is […]
World’s largest soybean exporter boosts supplies FAS estimates that Brazil will harvest a record oilseed crop in the 2025-2026 marketing year. The world’s largest soybean exporter will not only increase production, but will also be able to raise shipments to foreign markets. Brazil accounts for 40% of global soybean production. Analysts are forecasting a 2% […]
Rice shortage in Japan: reasons for the situation Japan is facing a rice shortage, which has led to a record rise in the price of the product. A large harvest in 2024 should have solved the problem of limited stocks. But the shortage persists. Rice is historically a staple food in Japan and is used […]
A record wheat harvest will help replenish storage India is expecting a bumper wheat harvest to replenish local reserves. The government also said it had no plans to export the grain. Forecasts suggest the country could harvest 114 million tonnes this season. This would be a record for India, which suffered a drought in 2022. […]