A Korean-backed agricultural technology program more than doubled rice harvests and raised participating households’ rice income by 132% in Uganda. Orange productivity among 140 demonstration households rose 186%, while income increased 309%.
Indonesia produces about 1.9 million tonnes of molasses annually, but only 900,000 tonnes are currently absorbed, leaving 1 million tonnes potentially available for bioethanol. Limited fuel-grade ethanol output, logistics costs and underused processing capacity remain obstacles to the planned E10 mandate in 2027.
Rice prices at Gorontalo City’s Central Market have risen from about Rp650,000 to Rp800,000-Rp900,000 per 50-kilogram sack. VIVA attributes the increase to crop failures and reduced supplies following a dry season that began in March 2026.
Record-breaking heatwaves followed by colder, wetter winter conditions have reduced orange and mandarin volumes from South Australia’s Riverland. Australian shoppers may see fewer of the region’s citrus fruits on store shelves.
Egypt and the Philippines signed an agreement granting immediate market access to Egyptian grapes, onions, garlic, tomatoes and carrots. The two countries are also completing procedures for future access for Egyptian potato exports.
China’s green-development policies and expanding sustainable sourcing commitments could create additional demand for certified Indonesian palm oil. Certified sustainable palm oil accounted for almost 12% of China’s national palm oil consumption in 2024, according to InfoSAWIT.
Portugal produced more wine and olive oil than its domestic market required in 2025, while cereals, fruit and beef remained dependent on foreign supply. INE data also show declining overall self-sufficiency in meat and dairy, despite surpluses in drinking milk and milled rice.
Turkey exported 54,000 tonnes of fresh apricots and 53,000 tonnes of dried apricots in 2025, according to agriculture ministry data cited by Posta. Production in Malatya is now moving toward normal levels after agricultural frost reduced yields last year.
Global whisky demand is diverging by origin and price tier after worldwide alcohol volumes fell again in 2025. India is leading volume growth, while American whiskey exports and premium Scotch face pressure from tariffs, inventories and more cautious spending.
Sugarcane growers in Veracruz have reported crop damage linked to a worm pest and a fungal disease, according to Posta. The threat is raising concern in Mexico’s sugar industry, although the affected area and potential production losses have not been quantified.
Pakistan has extended its Duty Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies scheme for three months, retaining rebates of 9% for basmati rice and 3% for non-basmati rice. The measure is expected to support the realization of nearly $685 million in export remittances while helping suppliers compete on price.
Sun-dried tomatoes produced in Torbalı, İzmir, are being prepared for shipment to around 100 countries, including Italy. The tomatoes are dried in fields under intense sunlight, processed at local facilities and sold at an average price reported as 170 lira.
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