#soy News
Malaysia’s commodities minister is touting palm oil biomass as a coal alternative, while signalling a hard stance on deforestation. But experts warn that the full lifecycle emissions of biomass could exceed that of coal.
Policy & Finance
EU law risks missing major deforestation offenders, warns NGO
Investigative group Earthsight says the EU risks missing hidden violations by large commodity traders if enforcement prioritises easily checked small importers.
Food & Agriculture
Vegan shrimp paste and meatless rendang: Are local flavours key to unlocking alternative protein’s potential in Southeast Asia?
Industry watchers say local start-ups are more nimble and adept at customising their plant-based products to cater to the market’s unique palate. They stand a chance of avoiding problems that have plagued the business in the West.
Food & Agriculture
Deforestation risk think tank Chain Reaction Research winds down
The research organisation behind investigative reports into the palm oil trade and other deforestation-risk commodities has closed after a decade due to a funding shortfall.
Food & Agriculture
India wheat export ban stays despite G7 pressure
Food & Agriculture
Old and new solutions pave way to net-zero emissions farming: Studies
Food & Agriculture
‘Farmers unaware of ozone’s impact on crop loss’
#soy Opinion
Food & Agriculture
Human rights hold the key to protecting biodiversity
As governments seek an agreement on a global plan to halt the rapid loss of the world’s biodiversity, the rights of Indigenous peoples, smallholder farmers and other agroecological communities are being sidelined.
Lifestyle
Vegetarian by default
Switching menus so meat is not the default option dramatically reduces meat consumption. But will the effects last?
As the demand for vegetable oil soars, soybean farmers are deciding whether to sell their products for food or biofuel production. With biofuel producers emerging as the highest bidders, what does this mean for the future of food security?
