Introduced traceability system for transgenic wheat. It is estimated that there are 55,000 hectares sown with the Bioceres HB4 variety, in 350 locations. Expected harvest is 180 thousand tons of transgenic wheat (Ministry of Agriculture)
Potential production of 50 million tons for the next soybean harvest. A smaller area is expected, from current 17.10 million ha to 16.50 million ha. (Datagro)
Soybean production forecast is a new record, reaching 1.45 million ha. Estimated harvest of 3.19 million tons (Datagro)
According to a study from the Economic Research Service, Brazil leads agricultural productivity among 187 countries. From 2000 to 2019, Brazilian agricultural yields increased 3.18% per year, the highest rate among selected countries. (Ministry of Agriculture)
Fertilizer imports achieved historical record of 33.8 million tons (National Supply Company)
Fertilizer monitoring and recommendation program created. The group will be formed by farmers, representatives of the pesticide and fertilizer industries, and distributors. The objective is to normalize imports of fertilizers as soon as possible.(Ministry of Agriculture)
Government seeks change in Paraguay’s legislation so that the tilapia fish farming in Itaipu could be allowed. Data from the National Water Agency indicates the fish production capacity in the reservoir of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant is 400 thousand tons per year. (Ministry of Agriculture)
Stolen pesticides were recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Ituiutaba, in the Triângulo Mineiro region. The value of the cargo is approximately US$ 360 thousand. The vehicle was carrying pesticides without documents. More than 25 tons of pesticides were recovered. (PRF)
Area treated with pesticides grew 8.7% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to previous year, allowing for a sales increase expectations of a large harvest in 2021/22. A total of 209.3 million hectares were treated with pesticides in the period, an increase of 16.8 million hectares. (National Union of Vegetal Defense Products Industry)
Integrated action of the Military Police with the Civil Police find and seizes pesticides valued US$ 180 thousand in Sorriso, Mato Grosso State. 500 kg of emamectin benzoate, 40 kg of various fungicides, 180 kg of unidentified granular pesticides, 520 L of glyphosate, 950 L of unidentified pesticides and almost 2,000 thousand packages, among other items, were seized. (Military Police of Mato Grosso)
Expected harvest of 142.63 million tons of soybeans in 40.48 million ha, surpassing the current record by 4% and leading to the 15th consecutive year of increase. (Datagro)
Brazilian National Supply Company estimates export record of poultry meat, with 4.46 million tons, and pork, with 1.24 million tons. (ConabAgro)
Estimated export record of poultry meat, with 4.46 million tons, and pork, with 1.24 million tons. (ConabAgro)
Through the National Forestry Corporation, the company Plysa-Air Nostrum is granted permission to combat forest fires during the summer. (Ministry of Agriculture)
Sugar exports to Ecuador are reactivated after the end of import quotas established by Ecuadorians in 2018. It is estimated that, in three years, 81,000 tons were no longer exported to the neighboring country. (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development)
Dairy farmers face crisis due to rising prices for inputs, energy and fuel, in addition to the smuggling of dairy products from Nicaragua. Prices of soybeans and corn, the basis for feeding the herd, increased by almost 100%. (Association of Milk Producers of El Salvador)
Established phytosanitary measures for the safe import of potatoes for consumption and industrial use. Commercialization area for the product in the national territory was expanded. (National Health, Safety and Agrifood Quality Service)
Next year’s consumption and imports of pears are projected to increase to 100,243 tonnes and 74,620 tonnes respectively. Production and exports are expected to fall to 25,705 tonnes and 82 tonnes, respectively. Due to low investment and low growth expectations in the coming years, the planted area for 2021/22 is expected to drop to 3,672 hectares. (United States Department of Agriculture)
Prices for the most used fertilizers, such as anhydrous ammonia and urea, keep rising, nullifying the profits that corn farmers from Sinaloa had last year from the high international prices. In less than one year, prices increased 157% for urea and almost 100% for ammonia (Secretary of Agriculture)
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According to the 2021 Food Security Overview, 48.7% of the population in Peru suffers from moderate to severe food insecurity. There is six million people in condition of severe malnutrition (FAO)
Estimated area for soybean of 1.18 million ha, 7% above what was observed last season. Productive potential should be around 2.83 million tons, or 39% above current production, but below the 3.06 million tons harvested in 2019. (Datagro)
