Asturias expects its 2026 cider apple harvest to be slightly larger than the crop two years ago and sufficient for mills producing protected-origin cider. Codling moth damage and premature fruit drop have increased after drought and high early-summer temperatures, while rapidly growing cider consumption is intensifying pressure to coordinate supply and demand.
Russia plans to increase domestic hydrocarbon consumption in the coming years as Western sanctions restrict exports of Russian natural gas. Regional gasification and connection programs are expected to become more important, although the report provides no volume, investment or timetable targets.
Japan plans to buy 210,000 tons of 2025-crop rice from collectors in September to rebuild state reserves depleted by earlier releases. PRESIDENT Online says the purchase will also remove grain from a market facing record private inventories and the arrival of a strong new harvest.
Irregular rainfall and higher temperatures associated with El Niño could reduce sugarcane productivity and Total Recoverable Sugar in Brazil. The resulting pressure on cane quality would affect the raw material available for both sugar and ethanol production.
Tightening corn supplies in the United States and European Union have lifted corn prices, improving the market outlook for feed barley. Higher corn costs could encourage feed buyers to consider barley where pricing and availability make substitution practical.
Rubber prices declined across major Asian exchanges on September 3 as subdued global demand outweighed support from oil prices and rainfall. Thai auctions nevertheless showed continued buying interest, with winning bids for RSS3 reaching 83.60-83.61 baht per kilogram, while domestic latex procurement prices in Vietnam remained stable.
US trade conflicts and tensions with Canada are affecting wine sales and commercial relationships in Central Washington, according to the Yakima Herald. The pressure extends beyond immediate cross-border transactions, creating uncertainty for wineries and their business partners.
Smaller African coffee producers, including Nigeria and Madagascar, are seeking to expand production and commercial sales. Their prospects depend on converting revival initiatives into reliable volumes that can compete with Africa’s established origins.
Russian manufacturers have filled the gap left by Western semaglutide and tirzepatide brands, driving rapid sales growth in obesity and diabetes medicines. Competition has expanded availability but has yet to bring a substantial reduction in treatment costs.
Brazil exported 36,552 TEUs of fruit in the first half of 2026, up 20.4% year on year, according to Datamar. Melons and watermelons led shipments, while the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom absorbed about 85% of the containerized volume.
Lower Saxony’s 2026 grain harvest is estimated at 5.5 million tonnes, down 3.4% from the previous year after severe drought and periods of heat near 40 degrees Celsius. Potato and maize crops also face losses, while reduced potato acreage and weaker yields are expected to raise producer prices.
Producer Augusto José Montani expanded his sorghum area from 1,500 to 4,500 hectares in 2026 after securing an offtake contract with Inpasa Brasil. Grain ethanol demand is giving Western Bahia growers a more predictable market for a drought-tolerant second crop.
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