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India and the European Union are close to concluding their years-long negotiations on a broad trade agreement. According to the Indian side, the agreement could be finalised as early as January 2026.

The Global Soybean Market Report 2025/2026 shows how record supply, changes in throughput, the role of biofuels and increasing environmental regulations are impacting global prices, trade and demand patterns.

After the Christmas disruption, the dairy market enters the new year with improved liquidity, a selective price rebound and a cautious approach by market participants to further hedge positions.

The ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement has provoked opposition from farmers in several Member States. Producers in France and Ireland are particularly concerned, pointing to the risk of falling prices and loss of competitiveness.

French farmers drove tractors into Paris on Thursday morning, blocking streets and roads leading to the capital in protest against a planned EU agreement with Mercosur countries. The demonstrations are also in opposition to the government's policies on agriculture and its response to cattle diseases.

December 2025 in agricultural commodity markets was marked by oversupply in dairy and cereals and increased volatility in premium segments such as whey protein, cocoa and coffee, with low liquidity and a cautious buying approach ahead of 2026.

China is imposing temporary tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy products from the European Union, citing the decision as detrimental to the domestic sector. The move represents another stage in the escalation of trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

Global Functional Amino Acids market report providing analysis of key products, market trends in 2025 and strategic forecasts to 2026, with a focus on the dietary supplements and functional foods segment.

India is preparing for a significant sugar surplus in the 2025/26 season by increasing exports and the scale of use of the feedstock for ethanol production. These measures are expected to reduce price pressure and improve the financial situation of sugarcane growers.

Dairy markets are ending the year amid high volatility. Milk oversupply and pressure on fats contrast with record high whey prices, which remain the only clearly strong market segment.

France has reported that the recently detected cattle disease has been brought under control and no longer poses a threat to the livestock sector. Nevertheless, protests by farmers across the country continue, focusing on production costs and regulatory pressure.

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