EUBA Highlights Benefits of First-Generation Biomass in Europe
The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA) has released a new expert paper by the nova-Institute, titled “Benefits of Using First-Generation Biomass for Food, Fuels, Chemicals and Derived Materials in Europe.” The report concludes that first-generation agricultural biomass—such as cereals, sugar, and oilseed crops—offers significant advantages for food security, biodiversity, and climate mitigation. Allowing farmers to sell […]
Olive Oil Market Set to Reach USD 18.2 Billion by 2035, Driven by Health and Premiumization Trends
The global olive oil market is forecast to grow from USD 10.3 billion in 2025 to USD 18.2 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%, according to a Fact.MR report published by Newstrail.com. Demand is surging as consumers increasingly prioritize heart-healthy and antioxidant-rich oils, driven by plant-based diets, wellness awareness, […]
Three Tales of Biodiversity Revival in Latin America
FAO and the Global Environment Facility spotlight three projects restoring ecosystems across Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela—showcasing how nature recovery underpins food security and rural livelihoods. In Brazil’s Caatinga, farmer Eusébia Bezerra, supported by a sustainable agroforestry project, turned drought-hit land into a diversified orchard that now supplies a local cooperative while conserving native species like […]
Who’s Driving Regenerative Agriculture in Europe? Mapping 849 Actors and Their Agendas
A new peer-reviewed study in npj Sustainable Agriculture analyzes 849 websites and 131 farmer interviews across Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Portugal to map who promotes “regenerative agriculture,” where they are based, and what they actually advocate. The authors find that the movement began as farmer-led, but since ~2020 has been increasingly shaped by […]
Can Swedish Agriculture Become a Carbon Sink Instead of a Source?
Agriculture represents about 13% of Sweden’s greenhouse gas emissions, yet it also holds vast potential for carbon sequestration. A growing movement toward carbon farming—supported by EU frameworks such as the LULUCF Regulation and the Common Agricultural Policy—aims to transform Sweden’s agricultural lands into a major carbon sink. Through practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, mixed […]
ADM Cuts 2025 Outlook, Eyes China Deal and EPA Biofuel Rules
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) lowered its 2025 outlook, citing weaker soybean crush margins, softer ethanol profits, and uncertain trade conditions. CEO Juan Luciano said the two main factors shaping commodity prices are clearer terms on the new U.S.–China trade deal and final EPA decisions on biofuel policies. The White House announced China will buy 12 […]
Will Milk Prices Rebound in 2026 as Dairy Supply Tightens?
After a year of weak performance, global and U.S. milk prices may finally be poised for recovery as tightening herd dynamics meet expanding processing capacity. According to Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing, increased dairy efficiency, herd expansion, and beef crossbreeding have kept downward pressure on milk futures throughout 2025. Yet a limited supply of […]
US Grain and Soybean Rally: Real Recovery or Just a Short Squeeze?
After months of weakness, U.S. grain and soybean markets have sharply rebounded, cutting year-to-date losses to just 1%. The surge—led by soybeans (+13.8%) and soy oil (+24%)—comes amid renewed optimism over China’s pledge to buy 12 mmt of U.S. soybeans by January and at least 25 mmt annually through 2028. Yet analysts, including Saxo Bank’s […]
Sugar Prices Rise on Short Covering Despite Global Surplus Outlook
Global sugar futures climbed Monday as short covering lifted prices from last week’s multi-year lows. March New York sugar closed up 1.52% and December London sugar up 1.83%, supported by a stronger Brazilian real that reduced export incentives. The rebound follows steep declines driven by record production forecasts: Datagro projects Brazil’s Center-South 2026/27 output to […]
China Deal Sparks U.S. Soybean and Grain Rally—But How High Can Prices Go?
U.S. soybean prices surged this week as traders reacted to reports that China purchased seven cargoes—about 250,000 metric tons—of soybeans, part of a new trade framework pledging 12 million metric tons in late 2025 and 25 mmt annually through 2028. The January soybean contract climbed to a 13-month high, gaining $0.55 for the week. Analyst […]