Agriculture Minister and Bapanas head Andi Amran Sulaiman said on 15 September 2026 that Indonesia's rice supply is sufficient through June 2027 despite the threat of drought from an extreme El Nino. He put total national availability at about 25-26 million tonnes against monthly consumption of 2.5-2.6 million tonnes, including roughly 5 million tonnes of government reserves held by Perum Bulog.
Molini Popolari Riuniti has begun operating the Molino San Matteo in Castelfiorentino, its first production site outside Umbria. The mill can process 120,000 quintals of flour annually and anchors a supply chain linking more than 100 Tuscan wheat growers with Cerealia and Unicoop Firenze.
Spain forecasts 5,744,841 tonnes of citrus in 2026/27, up 1.1% from last season but 4.2% below the five-year average. Stronger lemon and grapefruit crops will only partly offset another decline in oranges.
Maeil Dairy, Ildong Foodis and Namyang Dairy are expanding into protein drinks and energy gels as South Korean milk consumption declines. The companies are targeting runners and fitness consumers with whey isolate, plant protein, amino acids and other specialized formulations.
Indian rice exporters are expanding beyond their traditional destinations as shipments to Jordan and Turkey rise sharply. A BIRC 2026 report says rice exports to Jordan increased about eightfold, while basmati exports to Turkey doubled.
Indonesia and Bulgaria are exploring broader agricultural trade, investment and technology cooperation. Proposed areas include Bulgarian food supplies for Indonesia, Indonesian access to Europe and investment in cattle farming and dairy processing.
Research by Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University found that direct-seeded rice could reduce methane emissions by 90%. The method was also associated with water savings, lower cultivation costs and improved yields, although the available findings provide no detailed commercial-scale results.
Nestlé plans to build a coffee factory and distribution center in Samut Prakan, with the first phase expected to open in 2028. The project forms part of a nearly 30-billion-baht investment program covering the coffee plant and expanded pet food capacity.
Russian salmon roe production fell 66% from 2025 after the 2026 salmon catch missed forecasts. Retail prices reached 23,000-23,500 rubles per kilogram, while suppliers expect purchasing prices to rise another 20% before the winter holidays.
India’s central government has prepared a new standard operating procedure to help organic and natural products from Jharkhand reach international markets. The initiative covers goods ranging from mahua and chironji to millets and is intended to simplify certification and provide export support to farmers.
Germany is approaching the heating season with its gas storage facilities only about half full, increasing the risk of stronger winter price pressure. The country has separated its gas supply from Russia since the 2022 crisis, making storage, imports and consumption central indicators of market security.
Rice millers in Punjab are seeking higher compensation for labor and storage as India introduces separate handling of broken rice for its national ethanol program. The dispute centers on who bears the additional cost of segregation and inventory management.
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