GRAINS, COMMODITY & TRADE UPDATES

The soy moratorium bars signatory companies from purchasing soybeans grown on farms in the Amazon biome that were deforested after July 2008.

From September to October 2025, import prices for feed wheat exceeded those of corn by US$ 6.46 and US$ 10.11 per metric ton, respectively.

The soybean meal supplied under the agreement has an estimated carbon footprint between 40% and 70% lower than the Brazilian average.

The certification verifies that soybeans processed at the facility carry a low risk of indirect land use change (LUC).

Japan’s rice sector has faced significant challenges since the 2024 shortage, exacerbated by historically low stocks and adverse weather.

Meanwhile, producers fear that a wave of duty-free imports could depress farmgate prices just as new-season barley and corn enter the domestic market. 

Logistical costs have surged dramatically, with traders reporting that transport costs have jumped by US$15–US$20, nearly doubling compared to earlier in the season.

The company provides grain storage solutions to a wide range of clients across the agricultural, industrial, and farm sectors in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

Soybean meal is a key component in animal feed, making the deal a significant boost for the nation’s food security and livestock productivity.

According to the federation, market instability has already emerged following conflicting signals about potential European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) postponements.