The country exports US$ 2.42 billion of grains, the highest revenue recorded since the beginning of the century. 41% increase over the previous year. (Cereal Exporters Center)
Due to the effects of “La Niña”, historic lakes disappear and serious insect problems are expected due to soybean drought. 250 mm water deficit. (Bolsa de Comércio de Rosário)
With strong government intervention, the country should register the smallest area of soy planting in 15 years. Decrease in area is an effect of the migration of producers to corn and high taxes on Argentine soybeans. (Association of the Argentine Soybean Chain)
The country had revenues of US$ 310.4 million in September with beef exports. The average sale price grew 35.1% compared to 2020 and 8.2% over the month of August. (IPCVA – Argentine Meat Promotion Institute)
Sugar production drops 11.7% due to weather and uncertainties. Sugar agroindustries operating in Santa Cruz refined about 450 million kg of sugar against 510.6 million kg processed in 2020 (El Deber)
Ministry of Rural Development and Land, based on the actions implemented by the Poços Executing Unit, invested US$ 8 million in underground water systems to supply agricultural activity and human consumption in areas with greater risk of drought, through the drilling of wells with hydrogeological feasibility and contributing to food security.
Sicredi records growth of 31% in agricultural insurance in 2021, with 20,709 policies contracted until August. Contracted volume of US$ 678 million in insured value to members in more than 829 thousand hectares. Also in the first half, Sicredi recorded over US$ 8 million in indemnities, US$ 2.3 million of which for associates in Paraná and São Paulo. (Cooperative Credit System – Sicredi)
Banks and cooperatives are requesting US$ 116.875 million from Funcafé to help producers with coffee plantations affected by the frosts that occurred in 2021. Amount demanded so far represents 49% of the total of US$ 235,461,142 reserved. (Coffee Economy Defense Fund – Funcafé)
Embrapa launches four more productive soybean cultivars for the Center-North of Brazil: One conventional cultivar and three transgenic (one with RoundUp Ready® technology and two with IPRO® technology) with a high production ceiling, adaptability and indication for producing regions of the Brasil Central (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation)
More than 1,300 tons of fertilizers were seized while operating in Bahia. Twelve production establishments, one importer and two laboratories were inspected. (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply)
Corn ethanol production increased 29.7% compared to last year. Estimated production of 29.2 billion liters of ethanol, 3.36 billion from corn. (National Supply Company)
The 2021/22 soybean harvest already has more than 50% of the planted area. Mato Grosso state is the most advanced, with more than 80% of sown area and forecast of more than 10.84 million hectares, with productivity of 57.52 bags per hectare. (Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics)
Exported soybean meal is around 300,000 tons below what was shipped from January to September last year. (National Supply Company)
Minister of Agriculture commits to reducing carbon emissions through sustainable agriculture in the ABC Plan. (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock)
Corn shipments should surpass soybeans. In November, the country should export 1.964 million tons of corn, while soybean exports should be 1.930 million tons. (National Association of Cereal Exporters, Anec)
Beef exports remain low. In October, 82,12 thousand tons were exported, the main reason for the drop is the continuation of the Chinese embargo. In the same period last year, exports accounted for 162,68 thousand tons. (Foreign Trade Secretariat)
Following the commitment assumed at COP26, JBS and DSM join forces to carry out a project whose goal is to reduce methane emissions. By feeding cattle with a supplement developed by DSM, it is possible to reduce emissions by 90%. (JBS)
Unigel started operating the nitrogen fertilizer plant in Bahia. The plant has a production capacity of up to 475,000 tons per year of urea, 475 thousand tons of ammonia and 220 thousand tons of ARLA. (Unigel)
Ban on agricultural and forest fires throughout the Maule region was decreed. The measure is part of the Controlled Burning Schedule and aims at self-preservation due to the high risk of fire occurrence. (Ministry of Agriculture)
National Institute of Agricultural Research predicts the occurrence of the “La Niña” phenomenon next summer. The presence of La Niña will not change the climatic characteristics of recent years in the center of the country, and will maintain the lack of rain and high temperatures. (Ministry of Agriculture)
Coffee growers expand export frontiers. Buencafé arrives on the Philippine market, one of the main consumers of instant coffee. Entry into the South Asian country represents a great potential for growth. (Federacion de Cafeteros)
The 2020-21 cocoa yield was the biggest in history, with 70,205 tonnes of dry beans. 9.2% increase over the previous year. (Federation)
Pork, fish meal and avocado were the most exported agricultural products to China, totaling US$ 399 million. In the first half of the year, fishmeal exports to the Asian country increased 70% in value, reaching US$ 61.7 million. (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development)
In the first nine months of the year, agricultural and fisheries exports totaled US$14.5 billion, an increase of 6.2% over the same period in 2020. (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development)
Agricultural balance surplus fell 40.2% between January and August. Imports registered greater dynamism than exports, with growth of 38.8%. (El Economista)
Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture met with the Taiwanese ambassador to discuss opening the Taiwanese market to Paraguayan pork. Taiwanese technicians will carry out the audit process, a fundamental step to conquer the country’s highly demanding market. (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock)
Agreement signed with Bolivia to strengthen the supply of fertilizers. It is the support to small farmers with the supply of fertilizers with a view to the 2021-2022 harvest. (Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation)
About 97% of agricultural workers are informally employed. It is hoped that the second agrarian reform will help to solve the problem. (Peru Foreign Trade Society)
Rice growers complete 91% of the total area planted this year. The intention is to sow 163.8 thousand hectares. (ACA – Association of Rice Producers)
Decree prohibiting burning to prevent forest fires takes effect throughout Uruguay and is valid until April 30, 2021. (Society of Forest Producers of Uruguay)
