SA Commodities’ Post

SOY FROM AUSTRIA! Soy Austria is committed to purchasing only soybeans grown on fields in Austria and the surrounding EU countries to ensure that the beans are grown in the most sustainable way and have the shortest possible transport. We do not purchase soybeans from huge monocultures abroad and outside the EU and we only accept non-GMO beans according to the strictest standard of <0,1%. Our quality promise is based on local contract farming and follows the principle of minimal processing of our soybeans. Small-structured Austrian farmers who grow beans by following our Soy Austria® agricultural standards can additionally contribute to the ongoing development of seeds in Austria so that we can meet the market requirements of the future. #foodsafety #quality #nongmo #soy #plantprotein

#LegumeGeneration 😯#DYK that 𝘀𝗼𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 is one of the most versatile and nutritious crops in the world? It’s a vital source of protein for both humans and animals and plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture. 😓Yet, Europe still imports the majority of its soybeans. Why is this a problem? 🛡️ 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 Boosting local soybean production can reduce dependence on imports, ensuring a stable food supply during global disruptions. 🌍 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 Locally grown soybeans mean better land use efficiency and fewer transport emissions helping Europe meet its climate goals. 🔬 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙤𝙮𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 Investing in innovative soybean breeding programs is essential for: ✅ Developing varieties adapted to Europe’s climate and soils ✅ Improving yield and resilience to pests and diseases ✅ Supporting farmers in growing sustainable, high-quality crops 👆The goal of the #LegumeGeneration project is to expand its protein yield per hectare. ℹ️Learn more about Legume Generation crops: https://lnkd.in/dhMug_Zb #soybean #soybeanbreeding #legumebreeding

📰 DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño 📰 "MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed. The DA projected that palay output could reach 20.881 million MT this year, four percent more than the 20.059 million MT last year, based on its outlook as of March 21. [...] Agriculture officials have noted that the department’s timely water management interventions mitigated the ill effects of El Niño on rice farms." Read more: https://lnkd.in/g35897bN

WayCool Foods is actively encouraging #farmers to adopt #border #cropping as a strategic practice within its Cluster Development Program. By sowing the border crop 14 days before the main crop, it becomes well-established and effectively supports #pestcontrol. Join the Cluster Development Program - a 500+ farmer ecosystem. What is Border Cropping? Border cropping involves cultivating a minor crop around the main crop. This method is an effective #cultural strategy for reducing #pest populations naturally. Benefits of Border Cropping: * Reduced #Pesticide Use: Minimizes reliance on chemical pesticides. * Cost-Effective: Lowers the overall cost associated with pesticides. * Ecological Balance: Helps preserve indigenous natural enemies of pests. * Enhanced Crop Quality: Leads to better-quality produce. Examples of Effective Combinations: 1 Tomato - Maize 2 Bhendi - Field bean 3 Cabbage & Cauliflower - Mustard #bordercropping #pestattraction #pestcontrol #cropprotection #regenerativeagriculture #cdp

Soybeans have an interesting history in the Dominican Republic, with their last major commercial planting during the presidency of Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961). Trujillo’s government, known for its strong control over agriculture, pushed for modernization and the diversification of crops. Soybeans were part of this effort, aimed at improving food security and reducing dependence on imports. During his rule, the potential of soybeans as a versatile crop—used for both oil and protein-rich meal—was explored. However, after his regime ended, soybean production declined due to changes in farming priorities, economic instability in the 1960s, and inconsistent government support. Today, there’s growing interest in bringing soybeans back as the Dominican Republic seeks to modernize its farming practices again. With global demand for soybeans rising, thanks to their use in food, animal feed, and biofuel, this crop could once again play a big role in the country's agricultural economy. The Dominican Soybean Association's current push to reintroduce organic soybeans is a step in once again planting this crop commercially, opening the door to a new chapter in its history. #Soybeans #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity #GlobalAgriculture #SoybeanHistory #ModernFarming #BiofuelProduction #SoybeanIndustry #AgricultureRevolution #FarmToFuture #DominicanRepublic

SUSTAINABILITY & SOY FROM AUSTRIA   Soy Austria has committed to purchasing soybeans only grown on fields in Austria and surrounding EU-countries to ensure that the beans are grown in the most sustainable way and have the shortest possible transport. We do not purchase soybeans from huge monocultures abroad, and we only accept non-GMO beans according to the strictest standard of <0,1%. We support local, small-structured Austrian farmers who grow beans by following our Soy Austria® agricultural standards. By local contract farming we additionally contribute to the ongoing development of seeds in Austria so that we can meet the market requirements of the future. After a weather-related interruption mid of September, the soybean harvest has been completed in Austria. In Austria, soy is grown on 87,600 hectares, of which around 30% is organic. This makes Austria the leader of organic soy in the EU! #harvest2024 #soy #nongmo #sustainable #deforestationfree

The preservation of oil crops is an essential practice in ensuring that harvested crops, such as soybeans, sunflower, palm oil, and others, retain their quality and nutritional value throughout storage and transportation. Proper handling, storage, and preservation methods can help minimize spoilage, extend shelf life, and protect the economic value of oil crops. #Oilpalm(Elaeisguineensis)

AgroChemex Environmental Biostimulants Capabilities Introduction of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 requires products to improve: •Tolerance to abiotic stress •Nutrient use efficiency •Quality traits •Availability of confined nutrients in the soil rhizosphere   “independently of the nutrient content” Our team has over 6 years of trials experience studying all 4 categories in numerous crop types at our research site. Product application timing/techniques range from: •Seed /tuber treatments •Soil incorporation pre-planting •On-site treatment coating of fertilisers pre and post drilling/planting •Placement at crop planting/drilling •Foliar applications •Conducted as glasshouse pot trials, controlled environment labs or field plots Assessments are done to EPPO guidelines  & we can perform plot scanning using the Crop Circle Phenom to assess NDVI, NDRE, Chlorophyl concentration, LAI & crop temperature. Just some of the crops grown at Aldhams research farm and surrounding area include : •Winter & Spring Cereals: Wheat/Barley/Triticale/Rye •Root crops: sugar beet, potatoes •Field Veg: Cabbage/Cauliflower/Leeks/Onions •Maize & sunflowers •Tomatoes If you want to know more about our Biostimulants Capabilities please contact our Business Development Director: John Parkes j.parkes@agrochemex.com #biostimulants #fertiliser #fertilizer #plant #agriculture hashtag #crops #cropyeild #precisionagriculture #soilhealth #soiltreatment #agricultureindustry #seaweed

Hungary faces lowest pear harvest in a decade This year, Hungary is bracing for its lowest pear harvest in the last decade, according to data from the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Trade Organization (FruitVeB). The country has seen a continuous decline in pear cultivation area and production volume, with an even further reduction anticipated this year. Presently, pears are cultivated across 1,886 hectares, featuring numerous landscape varieties, yet the yield potential has been on a downtrend, exacerbated by the aging of orchards and deteriorating plant health. #grow🌱 #agriculture #supplychain #trade #exports #markets #commodities #pears🍐 #climate #hungary🇭🇺 #yields #consumers #imports #eu🇪🇺 #demand

Defra have released the industry response to their new proposed requirement on plants for planting. Their requirement states: "We proposed to introduce a requirement for all imports of plants for planting (excluding bulbs, corms, rhizomes, seeds, tubers, and plants in tissue culture) moving into Great Britain to have been grown on a registered nursery and have been inspected prior to export. This was to provide greater biosecurity assurances for these plants, that otherwise carried greater biosecurity risks as a result of being grown in the wild or not being inspected prior to export." Read the full proposal here: https://lnkd.in/eMW5FNys Find out how the industry have responded: https://lnkd.in/e_YNPKYJ