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According to the UN FAO, meat prices have increased by almost 10% since the beginning of the year, in particular, in August the average FAO meat price index, which takes into account the prices of beef, pork, poultry and lamb, was almost 128 points, which is a record high since the indicator was created three decades ago.   Beef and lamb prices increased the most, while pork and poultry prices remained almost unchanged.   FAO experts believe that the price increase is due...

Against the backdrop of the latest news, oil prices have fallen to a 6-month low and may fall further on forecasts of an excess of supply over demand in 2026. This will increase pressure on the prices of agricultural crops used to produce biofuels, in particular corn and vegetable oils. December Brent crude futures fell 2.3% to $61.4/barrel (-7.5% per month) over the week and are trading at their lowest in 5.5 months, while gasoline prices are at their lowest in 4.5 years.   Of...

According to ANP, in 2025, total soybean oil consumption in Brazil increased due to its active use in biodiesel production.   Thus, during January-August 2025, the use of soybean oil for biofuel production increased compared to the corresponding period in 2024 from 3.75 to 4.19 million tons, and biodiesel production increased by 0.39 million tons to 5.55 million tons due to an increase in the share of soybean oil in biodiesel to 75%, as supplies of other types of oils were limited,...

Dry weather in Ukraine this week has allowed farmers to increase the pace of harvesting late crops. Sunflower yields are 10% lower than last year, while yields of other crops are within the range of last season.   According to the latest data from the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, as of October 16, 34.739 million tons of grain and legume crops were threshed from 7.98 million hectares (70% of the planned area) in Ukraine, with an average yield of 4.35 tons/ha,...

Ukraine and the European Union have agreed to abolish part of tariffs and expand quotas for the export of agricultural products, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka announced on his Facebook page.   Decision of the Association Committee in Trade Configuration No. 3/2025, adopted on October 14, 2025, will enter into force on October 29, so Ukrainian exporters will be able to take advantage of the new trade regime already this...

The de facto ban on US beef imports to China has opened up new opportunities for Australian producers and exporters. Australian beef exports have grown significantly over the past year, especially to key markets China and the US, AgroReview reports.   Australian beef exports rose 35% to A$10 billion ($6.6 billion) between January and July 2025, according to official government figures. Shipments to China rose 65% and the US by 48%. This reflects a reorientation of the Australian...

The weighted average purchase price of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine on CPT terminals, EXW elevators, CPT processors, FCA, CPT dollar, FOB, DAF, CIF Purchase prices in Ukraine  CPT terminal, UAH EXW elevators, UAH CPT processor, UAH FCA, UAH FCA, $ CPT terminal, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals 6600 Mustard seeds 33000 Peas 13000 Buckwheat 18000 ↑ 1000 17000 Sugar beet pulp gran 200 Coriander 27000 ...

According to Reuters, the Turkish State Grain Exchange (TMO) on Thursday pre-purchased about 18,000 tons of crude sunflower oil in an international tender, as planned.   According to European traders, the entire volume was purchased from Aves, including about 12,000 tons for delivery to the ports of Iskenderun/Mersin at a price of $1,336.5/ton C&F (including cost and freight), and another 6,000 tons for delivery to the port of Tekirdag at a price of $1,344/ton C&F. Purchases...