The director of the Philippine Bureau of Plant Industry said South Korea's pest management and quarantine procedures are well established and that no pests of concern were found during an inspection in Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province. He assessed Korean grapes as competitive in the Philippines and a possible alternative to fruit from the United States, China and Australia, Asia Today reported.
Rabobank forecasts a 7% decline in global phosphate fertilizer demand in 2026, citing high prices, supply disruptions and rising production costs. A near 40% year-on-year drop in sulphur exports in the first half of 2026 pushed raw material prices to historic highs. Urea demand is seen down about 5%, while potash demand stays close to 2025 levels.
The IEA expects global coal consumption to rise 1.2% to a record 8.94 billion tonnes in 2026, reversing its earlier forecast for a decline. Higher gas prices and electricity demand are supporting coal use, particularly in China, India and Southeast Asia, even as its share of power generation falls.
Indonesia is developing an export-oriented cabbage supply chain in Dairi, North Sumatra, with initial shipments projected at 100-200 tonnes a month. The HDDAP program will focus on farm standards, post-harvest handling and producer organization, with Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan among the target markets.
Italy exported nearly 350,000 tonnes of cheese in the first half of 2026, up 3.4% year on year. EU demand led the expansion, although lower average export values and stronger competition outside the bloc put pressure on producers’ margins.
Russia’s grain harvest is forecast at 134-135 million tonnes, including 88.5 million tonnes of wheat, despite delays caused by weather and late spring sowing. High yields, strong Siberian wheat quality and a proposed export-duty moratorium could support shipments, while Kazakhstan is restricting Russian wheat imports.
Changing diets, urbanisation and greater health awareness are reshaping demand in India’s dairy market. Producers are being pushed beyond volume growth toward high-protein, low-fat and conveniently packaged products, while maintaining food safety and farmer support.
Brazilian and Argentine corn accounted for 88% of Egypt’s imports through September 15 as Ukrainian shipments almost disappeared. US suppliers have an opportunity to expand, but prices, freight structures and currency risks continue to limit their competitiveness.
Algeria's industry ministry has reaffirmed state backing for the Qatari-Algerian Baladna infant formula project, reviewing outstanding procedures with a Power International Holding delegation. In parallel, state dairy group Giplait signed a memorandum of understanding with Belarus's Bellakt on a future infant formula joint venture. Both projects target Algeria's dependence on imported baby formula.
More than 70,000 maize-growing households in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras reported crop losses during the 2026 primera season. Falling reserves, reduced farm employment and higher maize and egg prices are intensifying food-security pressure across the Central American Dry Corridor.
Iran has introduced benchmark foreign-exchange value caps for imports of feed corn, edible oils, soybean meal, frozen lamb and raw sugar. The limits will be used in order registration and automated approvals, with values varying by product, origin and, in some cases, transport route.
South Korean infant-formula retail sales rose 13.01% year on year in the first quarter as births recovered. Premium products, including goat-milk formula, are growing faster than the broader market and prompting suppliers to launch new products.
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