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. […]
Local oilseed production in Pakistan and its challenges Local oilseed production in Pakistan needs modernisation to increase yields. This includes rapeseed, sunflower, soya and other crops. Experts say increasing productivity will help reduce the country’s dependence on edible oil imports. Pakistan buys about 3 million tonnes of the product to meet local demand. Total consumption […]
Winter crop in Australia will be above the ten-year average Australia’s winter crop will be close to 60 million tonnes in 2024-2025. This will be 27% above the 10-year average. It could be the third-largest crop in the country’s history, according to ABARES. The forecast includes data for wheat, barley and oilseed rape. Overview of […]
How forage sorghum helps preserve the Ogallala Watershed The High Plains region of the United States has historically been an important agricultural centre. It contributes significantly to economic growth and the agricultural sector. A variety of crops, including forage sorghum, are actively grown here. However, in recent years, farmers have faced a serious problem with […]
Thailand’s corn production growth is due to favourable weather conditions FAS forecasts Thai corn production growth and increase in rice production for the 2024-2025 season. The main driver of this growth is the expansion of planted areas. In addition, average yields have gone up. Analysts expect rice production to reach 20 million tonnes. The indicator will […]
The Netherland’s low winter wheat harvest is due to weather conditions The Netherlands recorded a low winter wheat harvest in 2024. At 574 thousand tonnes, it was the worst in 25 years. This is almost 46% below the previous season’s result. Total cereal production was 39% lower than in 2023, at 683 thousand tonnes. Wheat […]
South Korean milled rice yields hit by adverse weather conditions South Korea’s milled rice yields have fallen by 2%, leading to revised production forecasts. FAS analysts estimate that 3.6 million tonnes will be harvested in 2025. FAS forecast is based on farmland surveys. The experts have recorded crop losses in all fields. The reasons for […]
High oleic soybeans: potential and production challenges High oleic soybeans have great potential for increased production in the US. However, production development of these varieties remains slow due to a number of factors. In particular, farmers in the Mid-South find it uneconomical to grow soybeans. Variety benefits High oleic soybeans are suitable for the production […]