Kazakhstan has accumulated 4.1 million tonnes of coal at its combined heat and power plants ahead of the heating season. Railways have transported 19 million tonnes since May 1, including 17.8 million tonnes for power plants and 1.2 million tonnes for the municipal and household sector.
Iran’s Bushehr province has begun harvesting limes, with annual production forecast at about 80,000 tonnes. The crop covers 4,275 hectares, while 1,100 tonnes have already reached the market from four producing counties.
Rye is losing ground in compound feed because it must be 500–700 rubles per tonne cheaper than grade 3–4 wheat to remain economically attractive. Its share of grain raw materials used in feed is expected to fall from 4.5% to 3.2–3.8%, according to ZOL.ru.
Romanian patients wait about 1,100 days to access innovative medicines, compared with a European average of 597 days. Fifty treatments are awaiting inclusion in the reimbursed medicines list, exposing gaps in funding and administrative procedures.
Greek supermarkets and suppliers will launch coordinated price reductions on essential goods from August 31. About 1,100 product lines are already included, with the final list potentially reaching 1,500 and the average agreed reduction currently near 7%.
Kyrgyzstan exported 539 kilograms of honey to South Korea in the first half of 2026, Tazabek reported, citing Korean customs data. The small shipment marks a measurable opening for Kyrgyz honey in a distant, higher-value market, although the available data do not disclose its value or price.
Thailand’s Energy Ministry is considering extending biodiesel price support in three-month increments after the current measure expires on September 24, 2026. The proposal seeks to sustain demand for domestic palm oil while limiting pressure on fuel prices, transport costs and consumers.
Thailand’s chicken industry faces pressure from its reliance on US breeding stock and stronger competition in major Asian markets. Industry representatives are seeking lower Japanese tariffs under JTEPA as Vietnamese products gain an advantage in South Korea.
Malawi’s average retail maize price rose 8% to K791 per kilogramme in July as household stocks from the 2025-26 harvest began to run down. With production below annual demand and 2.6 million people facing food shortages, forecasts point to further price increases.
India’s ethanol capacity could reach 24 billion litres a year, compared with effective demand of about 15.5 billion litres. The widening surplus is increasing pressure on producers and exposing roughly ₹1 trillion in bank lending to the sector.
Russian shipyards built more than 230 vessels for the Transport Ministry over five years, including three nuclear-powered icebreakers. The government also estimates that Russia will need 484 passenger vessels by 2035, while its order book through 2027 contains 63 units.
Malaysia is seeking broader import channels in China for premium agri-food products, led by durian, tropical fruit, seafood and halal poultry. The initiative centres on Beijing’s Xinfadi wholesale market as Malaysian durian exports to China reached US$77 million in the first quarter of 2026.
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