Commodity & Trade Updates

The plant will focus on processing popular South Indian rice varieties such as Sona Masoori and Kolam, with commercial production expected to begin in February 2026.

US soybean shipments in Q1 2025-26 dropped to their lowest level in over a decade, driven by delayed Chinese purchases, Brazilian competition, and global oversupply.

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

Continued productivity growth in rice and maize is expected to support broader economic stability and reinforce Indonesia’s agricultural sector competitiveness.

The project seeks to meet surging demand for locally grown aromatic rice that can compete on quality, aroma and yield.