en.Wedoany.com Reported - On March 31, 2026, Casterra Ag Ltd. announced that it has successfully conducted commercial field trials in Brazil to evaluate the economic viability of castor oil as a biofuel feedstock. Casterra Ag Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., focuses on developing high-yield castor seed varieties and providing comprehensive castor cultivation solutions.

The field trials, conducted in Brazil, demonstrated that castor oil shows promise as an economically viable biofuel feedstock, offering a new option for sustainable energy production. As a high-value, sustainable feedstock, castor oil is already widely used in bio-based industries, including lubricants, surface coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and resins.

Data from Casterra Ag Ltd.'s trials indicate that castor oil is competitive in biofuel production, which could drive the development of related agricultural and energy technologies. The company emphasized that this progress helps optimize castor cultivation programs, improving yield and efficiency, thereby injecting vitality into the global biofuel market.

With the growing global demand for renewable energy, the potential of castor oil as a biofuel feedstock is attracting increasing attention. Casterra Ag Ltd.'s field trials in Brazil provide practical reference for the industry and may promote the commercial application of castor oil in the biofuel sector in the future, supporting the transition to sustainable energy.

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