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Russia Harvested Over 90 Million Tons of Grain
Post Online Media | 8th September 2021
Russia harvested more grain this year, especially legumes and cereals. The harvest was estimated at 33.1 million hectares, higher than last year’s rates. Wheat, in particular, has been harvested from 21.8 million hectares, with 65.6 million tons threshed.
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Sri Lanka’s Sugar Prices at Record High
MSN | 8th September 2021
For about a month now, Sri Lankans have been paying a record high retail price for sugar due to its recent shortage. The retail price of sugar now exceeds Sri Lankan Rs 200, compared to roughly Rs 130 in October 2020.
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German Association Sees Rising Sugar Output This Season
Nasdaq | 6th September 2021
German farmers have planted around 354,000 hectares of sugar beet. This should to help increase the sugar output this season to 4.38 million tonnes from last season’s 4.10 million tonnes.
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Ethanol Producers Propose to Invest Rs 3,000 Crore in Madhya
Times of India | 9th September 2021
The Madhya Pradesh government is preparing to unveil a new ethanol policy that will help attract more investors. In the past six months, 18 potential investors have seen land parcels across different locations to set up the plants. At least 18 investors have proposed to invest Rs 3000 crore in the state.
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Eid-Parry (India) to Set Up 120 Klpd Distillery Plant in Andra Pradesh
Business Standard | 8th September 2021
EID-Parry (India) currently has a capacity of 297 kilo litres per day (KLPD) at its Sankili unit in Andhra Pradesh. The board of EID-Parry (India) has approved setting up a 120 kilo litres per day (KLPD) grain/sugar syrup/molasses-based distillery to boost capacity in its Sankili unit. This investment is estimated at Rs 92.50 crore and is expected to be added by November 2022.
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Drivers Complain of Vehicle Problems from New E10 Petrol Rollout
Express | 8th September 2021
The new petrol, E10, was fully launched on September 1 and expected to help minimize transport CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes per year. However, many drivers are now complaining that it is causing efficiency problems among other issues, as the rollout of the new greener petrol continues.
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Renewable Diesel Process Delivers High Yields from Bio-Feedstocks
Engineering 360 | 7th September 2021
New process technology from ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing LLC has proved to be an effective way to produce renewable diesel fuel. This technology converts renewable feedstock such as vegetable oils and animal fats into renewable diesel fuel. Compared to a single-stage system, this approach provides higher diesel yields and superior control and affords the potential to produce jet fuel as a secondary product with added fractionation.
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India Sugar Output May Drop To 30.5 Million Tonne Next Season With More Cane Diversion To Ethanol
Economic Times | 6th September 2021
According to a government official, India’s sugar production is estimated to have reached 31 million tonnes in the 2020-21 season (October-September). However, the sugar production will likely decline marginally to 30.5 million tonnes in the next 2021-22 season as more sugarcane will be diverted for ethanol making.
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Australia May Have Hit Peak Farming Acreage but Production Set to Keep Climbing
MSN | 9th September 2021
An ANZ report has predicted Australian agriculture may have reached ‘peak acreage’ in terms of land that can be used to grow crops. This comes as the current winter cropping season has seen a record area planted, with 23 million hectares in the ground. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics September crop report predicts production from this winter cropping period to hit almost 55 million tonnes.
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Saudi Arabia Issues Tender to Buy About 360,000 Tonnes of Wheat
Nasdaq | 9th September 2021
Saudi Arabia’s main state wheat buying agency, the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO), plans on purchasing around 360,000 tonnes of milling wheat. However, SAGO still reserves the right to buy 10% more or less than the tender volumes.
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Algeria Tenders to Buy Nominal 50,000 Tonnes Barley
Hellenic Shipping News | 7th September 2021
According to European traders, Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy a nominal 50,000 tonnes of animal feed barley from optional origins. The deadline for submission of price offers in the tender was Wednesday, Sept. 8. The barley is sought for shipment in two periods, Oct. 1-15 and Oct. 16-31.
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Ukraine Harvested Record High Crop of Early Grains and Pulses
APK Inform | 6th September 2021
The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Roman Leshchenko, declared that Ukraine has completed harvesting its early grains. 44.8 mln tonnes of grain was harvested throughout 10.2 mln ha or 100% of the forecast, making it the record-high crop in Ukrainian history.
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The Tires of The Future Could Be Made with Dandelions and Recycled Water Bottles
Carscoops | 6th September 2021
A preview by Continental’s latest concept shows that the tire of the future could be green as more than half of the raw materials used in the Conti GreenConcept are either recycled or come from renewable sources. The tire features bio-materials such as natural rubber from dandelions, silicate from rice husks ash, and vegetable oils and resins. This allows for a “significant reduction” of materials made from crude oil.
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Just Eat Trials Reusable Takeaway Packaging in Bid to Cut Plastics Use
Edie | 9th September 2021
Food delivery firm Just Eat has partnered with reusable packaging service CLUBZERO to help minimize plastic use by offering customers reusable takeaways packaging. Under the trial, customers will be given the choice between traditional packaging and reusable packaging when placing an order through Just Eat’s website or app. Customers choosing the reusable option will be asked to either arrange a collection of their used packaging or drop it off at a local facility. Both options are facilitated by CLUBZERO through its app.
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Yes Recycling To Make Plywood Alternative From Waste Plastic
Mrw | 9th September
Yes Recycling is set to open a recycling facility in Glenrothes, Fife. The facility will be handling 15,000 tonnes a year of low-grade post-consumer plastic. The residual waste plastic will be processed into pellets and flake, used to develop a high-strength Ecosheet, an alternative to plywood.
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This Sustainable Concept Tyre Is Made from Recycled PET Bottles, Vegetable Oils
Hindustan Times | 10th September 2021
The weight of the Conti GreenConcept tyre by Continental AG has been significantly reduced thanks to special lightweight design. The tyre is made up of more than 50 percent of traceable, renewable, and recycled materials. Its lightweight technology will help guarantee an extended service life.
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Rabobank Report Forecasts Positive Season for Australian Dairy Farmers
The Land | 9th September 2021
Favourable seasonal conditions have helped Australian farmers significantly increase their profits as the farmgate milk prices remain on the “high side.” Rabobank forecasts milk production growth of 1.5pc in 2021/22 – returning national supply to 8.9 billion litres, a level not seen since 2017/18.
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New Concept Dairy App Aims to Support Economic Sustainability for Farmers
Agriland | 8th September 2021
Concept Dairy recently launched an app to bring price transparency to the global dairy industry and facilitate economic sustainability for farmers. The platform goes into the milk processor, helping them understand and manage their risk, while at the other end of the chain, the team works with dairy buyers to create a fully connected and transparent supply chain.
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