Crop Industry News: Brazil
02 December 2013
Brazilian Beef Exports SoarBRAZIL - Brazilian beef exports to the end of November had risen to $6.013 billion, up 14.5 per cent from the same period in 2012....
01 November 2013
Brazil to Minimize Climate Change Impacts on AgricultureBRAZIL- Agriculture Ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) have signed a joint statement to minimize the negative effects of climate change on security food....
16 October 2013
Brazilian Ag Ministry Expecting Record Results for Major Crops in 2013BRAZIL - The production of major crops in Brazil must provide a record result this year, according to a survey conducted by the National Supply Company (Conab), under the Ministry of Agriculture,...
25 September 2013
Brazilian Minister Discusses Sustainable Water Use in AgricultureBRAZIL - The Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Antonio Andrade, promoted the sustainable use of water in agriculture during the opening ceremony of the meeting of the Inter-American...
24 September 2013
Successful Castor Beans for Biodiesel Trial in BrazilBRAZIL - Plant genomics company, Evogene says subsidiary Evofuel has completed three years of successful field trials in Brazil for the development of castor bean as an alternative feedstock...
13 September 2013
Difference Between Domestic, Foreign Sugar Prices DecreasingBRAZIL - Last week, the foreign crystal sugar prices were more profitable than domestic for the seventh consecutive period....
26 August 2013
Brazil Sets Up Irrigation Working GroupBRAZIL - The Brazilian government has set up a working group to establish a structure for agricultural irrigation and land drainage across the country. ...
29 July 2013
Brazilian Meat Production to ExpandBRAZIL - The latest long term outlook report released by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, points to increased meat production over the next 10 years, according to Peter...
17 June 2013
China Approves GM Brazilian SoybeansBRAZIL - The Chinese government has approved three varieties of genetically modified (GM) soy from Brazil....
14 June 2013
Recovery of Grain Prices EnhancedBRAZIL - Corn prices are up due to increased domestic demand and the appreciation of the dollar, which raises the export balance, influencing sellers to ask for higher prices....
Increase in Volume of Sugar Being TradedBRAZIL - The resumption of milling cane sugar after the rains has increased the volume of sugar being traded....
05 June 2013
Report Finds Agribusiness Logistics to Create ComplicationsBRAZIL - 2013 is likely to be a very difficult year for agribusiness logistics in Brazil, according to a report from Rabobank....
04 June 2013
Agribusiness Logistics in Brazil – the Road to Ruin?BRAZIL - 2013 is likely to be a very difficult year for agribusiness logistics in Brazil. Transport costs in the country have risen significantly due to three factors: new legislation impacting...
21 May 2013
Sugar Export Premium Decreases, Domestic Sales Pushed Up BRAZIL - Since the official beginning of the 2013/14 sugarcane season in the Central-Southern region in Brazil in April, Cepea figures indicate that crystal sugar sales in the spot market offer...
20 May 2013
Moth Pesticide Approved For First Time in BrazilBRAZIL – Pesticide guidelines are being issued by the Ministry of Agriculture to help Bahian farmers apply Enamectin Benzoate to safely treat Cotton Ballworm....
16 May 2013
Brazil Wheat Prices Remain FirmBRAZIL - The low availability of wheat in the domestic market has resulted in values above those at the same time last year, according to researchers, Cepea....
15 April 2013
Brazil First Quarter Agribusiness Exports UpBRAZIL – Agribusiness exports increased six per cent year on year for the first quarter of 2013. ...
10 April 2013
Brazil Faces Looming Transport Fuel ShortfallBRAZIL - A new report concludes that Brazil will be unable to meet its domestic light vehicle demand for fuel as soon as 2017 if recent trends continue....
09 April 2013
Asian Soybean Rust Increased 73 Per Cent in BrazilBRAZIL - The number of outbreaks of Asian rust in soybean crops increased by 73 per cent in the last Brazilian harvest. ...
26 March 2013
Brazilian Export Issues Threaten Market TiesBRAZIL - Brazil is harvesting a record soybean crop, however exports are being delayed by severe port congestion. ...
04 March 2013
Sugar Subsidy to Be Renewed and ExtendedBRAZIL – Subsidies for sugar cane production are to be raised to support north eastern growers who have suffered the worst drought in 40 years. ...
01 March 2013
Demand for Wheat Meal Remains FirmBRAZIL - The prices of wheat meal have remained stable while demand has increased, giving a good opportunity to improve the mills marketing margin....
28 February 2013
Rains Hamper Rice HarvestBRAZIL - Heavy rains last week have hampered rice harvest and transportation. ...
27 February 2013
Brazilian Sugar Demand Outstripping SupplyBRAZIL - Crystal sugar trading is progressing well with bouyant prices, according to the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics....
22 February 2013
Brazil, Russia Agree Soybean Marketing RulesBRAZIL - Brazil and Russia have signed an agreement that allows trade in products, mainly soybeans, between the two countries. ...
20 February 2013
Agribusiness Boom Confirmed into 2013BRAZIL - Exports from agriculture reached $96.66 billion from February 2012 to January 2013 meaning growth of 1.1 per cent over the previous year....
13 February 2013
Brazil to Buy Wheat from RussiaBRAZIL - Brazil and Russia should sign a phytossanitary agreement for the import of wheat into the Brazilian market. The liberation for the purchase of Russian wheat should contribute to the...
08 February 2013
Brazil Lifts Wheat Import TaxBRAZIL - At a meeting held this on 5 February, the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex), the Brazilian government’s policy-making organization for the sector, decided to lift the tax on wheat imports...
Brazil Ethanol Sector Awaits Good NewsBRAZIL - Brazil’s energy minister Edison Lobao has said the government could cut taxes on sugarcane derived ethanol to alleviate pressures on the sector....
24 January 2013
Monsanto Resolves Disputes on RR1 in Brazil, Introduces New SoybeansBRAZIL - Monsanto Company and leading grower organizations in Brazil announced today that they have reached an agreement that will support the introduction of next-generation products like INTACTA...
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