China Suspends Soybean Imports From Five Brazilian Exporters
The country is back at #2 among the largest barley exporters, with 1.6 million hectares of planted area, a production of 4.9 million tonnes, and expected exports of 3.4 million tonnes. (Rosario Stock Exchange)
In 2024, Río Negro reached 87,000 irrigated hectares, generating US$ 150 million. The government invested over US$ 400 million in support for farmers, irrigation, horticulture, and beekeeping. (Ministry of Economic and Productive Development)
Country has consolidated its position as the highest beef consumption per capita, with 48.5 kg per inhabitant in 2024. Poultry consumption surpassed beef consumption for the first time, reaching 49.3 kg per capita and ranking the country the 6th largest consumer. (BCR Mercados)
Lack of rainfall and high temperatures since December have caused losses of up to 30% in corn and soybean production. (Federation of Agriculture of Pergamino)
World Bank forecasts a 5% growth for Argentina’s economy in 2025, driven by commodity exports and mining. (World Bank)
Summit Agro Argentina presented its new Agtech business, focused on the commercialization of DJI drones for agriculture. (Summit Agro Argentina)
Food imports increased by 82% in December 2024 compared to the same month last year, totaling US$ 242 million. The imports of lemons, carrots, onions, and tomatoes have multiplied, posing a threat to regional economies and local production. (Development Agroindustrial Argentino)
Sales of agricultural machinery in Brazil fell by 19.8% in 2024, totaling 48,900 units (National Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers)
Israeli multinational Rivulis and Cocamar Cooperative have formed a partnership to offer drip irrigation, aiming to increase productivity and water efficiency, especially in areas with sandy soils in the State of Paraná. The partnership will serve over 16,000 cooperatives and include technical, administrative, and commercial support at 114 cooperative units. (Rivulis, Cocamar)
Study developed a method to delay fruit ripening using biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles that inhibit ethylene. The low-cost solution can be applied through spraying or immersion. (INCT NanoAgro, UFABC, IAC, Unesp)
Brazilian Development Bank approved US$ 9.42 billion for agribusiness, a 26% increase compared to 2023. (BNDES)
Bean production in the State of Paraná is expected to exceed 329 thousand tonnes, double the previous harvest, with a 57% increase in planted area. This led to a 48% drop in prices since January 2024, from US$ 54.92 to US$ 25.47. (Brazilian Institute of Beans and Pulses)
Oat harvest in the State of Rio Grande do Sul had an average yelds 26% higher than the previous one. (Conab)
Rede Técnica Cooperativa projects a 21% drop in soybean yields, with productivity reduced from 61 to 47.8 bags per hectare, each bag weighing 60 kg, due to drought in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, according to the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of the state. (FecoAgro/RS; RTC/CCGL)
Sugar and molasses exports fell by 23.8% in the daily average during the 1H of January 2025. Revenue also dropped by 32.3%, from US$ 77.3 million to US$ 52.4 million, due to an 11.1% reduction in sugar prices. (Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services)
Supply of Arabica coffee is expected to be enough for export and domestic consumption if regular rains continue until harvest, according to CNC President Silas Brasileiro. The crop is estimated to be between 53.2 million and 62.45 million bags, while domestic consumption is around 20 million bags. (CNC; IBGE; Safras & Mercado)
Brazilian Vegetable Oil Industries Association estimated soybean production at 171.7 million tonnes for 2025, an 11.9% increase compared to 2024. Crushing is expected to reach 57.1 million tonnes, and grain exports should hit 106.1 million tonnes, a 7.3% growth from the previous year. Soybean meal production is projected to rise to 44.1 million tonnes, while soybean oil production is expected to remain at 11.4 million tonnes. (Abiove)
State Secretariat for the Environment and the Bahia Association of Farmers and Irrigators planned actions for 2025 under the Cerrado Pact, focusing on reducing illegal deforestation and preserving the biome. In 2024, the State of Bahia was the only state in the Matopiba (Region comprising the States Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí and Bahia) to reduce deforestation by 63.3% and achieve a production record. (SEMA; AIBA)
Embrapa’s experiments in the State of Alagoas with the hybrid tomato BRS Equatorial achieved up to 70 tonnes/ha, surpassing the state’s average of 56 t/ha. (Embrapa)
Sugarcane productivity in the 2024/25 harvest fell by 10.8% compared to the previous harvest, totaling 78 tonnes/ha. Despite the drop, average productivity was 1.4 tonnes higher than the average of the last 10 harvests. (Sugarcane Technology Center)
China has suspended the import of soybeans from five Brazilian exporters: Terra Roxa Comércio de Cereais, Olam Brasil, C.Vale Cooperativa Agroindustrial, Cargill Agrícola S.A. and ADM, due to phytosanitary irregularities. The Ministry of Agriculture has downplayed the impact of the suspension, saying that it will not significantly affect trade flows with China. (General Administration of Customs of China; Ministry of Agriculture)
Cerrado Mineiro Region saw a 160% increase in coffee certification in 2024, with 300,500 certified bags compared to 115,000 the previous year. (Cerrado Coffee Growers Federation)
Silage corn harvest in the State of Rio Grande do Sul has reached 80% in some regions, with an average yield of 45 and 44 tonnes/ha. (Emater/RS-Ascar)
Cocamar inaugurated its largest grain receiving and storage unit in Água Boa, in the State of Mato Grosso, with a capacity to handle 150,000 tonnes of soybeans in the 2024/25 harvest. The unit spans 20 hectares and includes silos, moegas, dryers, and infrastructure for sesame. (Cocamar)
Providencia exported 60,000 tonnes of sugar in 2024, in which 30,000 tonnes were organic sugar. (Providencia)
23% increase in coffee production in 2024 compared to the previous year. Exports also grew by 16%, totaling 12.3 million bags, and the domestic market also showed growth, with a 10% increase in household consumption. (National Federation of Coffee Growers)
Socially Responsible Agave Program will prioritize the purchase of agave from small farms, initially covering more than 5,000 farmers. (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; National Chamber of the Tequila Industry)
In the 2023/24 harvest, the country produced 11.07 million tonnes of soybeans, with exports of 7.98 million tonnes. Argentina was the main destination (84%), followed by Brazil (10%). Cargill led the exports, accounting for 15% of the total. (Capeco)
Rice exports fell by 15.5% compared to the previous year. However, foreign exchange revenue increased by 7.5% to US$ 425.8 million, driven by a 27.2% increase in the average price of rice. (Central Bank of Paraguay)
Tahiti lemon exported for the first time, driven by family farming (Ministry of Agriculture)
545,626 tonnes of wheat were exported in 2024, an increase of 125% in revenue compared to the previous year. Brazil continues to be the main destination for exports, accounting for 99% of the total. (Paraguayan Chamber of Exporters and Traders of Cereals and Oilseeds)
In 2024, 14,447 tonnes of peas were exported for US$ 47.9 million, marking a 63% increase in volume and a 52% increase in value. (Fresh Fruit)
Between January and November 2024, agricultural exports totaled US$ 11.35 billion, a 22.7% increase. Exports of fruits and vegetables reached US$ 6.27 billion (55.27% of the total). The main products were blueberries (US$ 2.11 billion), avocados (US$ 1.24 billion), and grapes (US$ 1.11 billion). In November, exports grew by 23.9%, totaling US$ 1.66 billion. The agricultural trade balance recorded a surplus of US$ 5.58 billion, a 61.4% increase. (Ministry of Agriculture)
294% increase in volume and 448% in value in pitaya exports, with 422 tonnes of pitaya valued at US$ 1.38 million. (Fresh Fruit)
Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries will present three new digital platforms at the “Agro en Punta 2025” event: Digital Guides; the Environmental Added Value System; and the Export Requirements Information System. The initiatives aim to modernize the agricultural sector. (MGAP)
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