Grains Commodity and Trade Updates

The move comes as the country expands supply options amid rising meat imports.

While marginally below the record set in 2022–23, the forecast is 45% above the 10-year average, underlining the state’s continued productivity.

According to Cargill, using green methanol can deliver carbon dioxide savings of up to 70%.

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 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.