World’s Largest Biogas Plant Construction Has Begun in Brazil
Rainfall in February and March, with more than 400 mm in some areas, have delayed the early harvest of corn, which is 10% concluded. The second soybean crop has improved, with 30% in good condition. (Rosario Stock Exchange)
2024/2025 wheat harvest is expected to reach 18.5 million tonnes and generate US$ 2.7 billion. (Senasa; INTA)
Government has announced loans from the Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade for the pork sector, with up to US$ 800 million per company and a fixed rate of 8%. Funds are for equipment, technology, genetics and expansion of farms, with payment done in pork. A farm management training program was also launched. (Government of Argentina)
Corn planting has reached 38.6% of the planned area, estimated at 6.3 million hectares. (Buenos Aires Grain Exchange)
Louis Dreyfus Company has started construction of the world’s largest biogas plant, made from from citrus waste in Bebedouro, in the State of São Paulo. The aim is to reduce the industrial plant’s CO2 emissions by 20%. (LDC)
Egg exports grew 57.5% in February, totaling 2,527 tonnes, with revenues of US$ 4.936 million, an increase of 63.2% compared to the same month in 2024. (Brazilian Association of Animal Protein)
In only three working days of March 2025, 446,940.9 tonnes of corn were exported, surpassing the total of 427,307.9 tonnes exported in the whole of March 2024. The daily average of shipments was 148,980.3 tonnes, an increase of 597.3% compared to the same period in 2024. Sales totaled US$ 105.73 million, representing an increase of 598.7%. (Secex)
Hedgepoint projects crushing 630 million tonnes of sugarcane in the Center-South for the 2025/26 harvest, an increase of 1.68% over the previous harvest. With sugar production of 43.3 million tonnes and 34.64 billion liters of ethanol. (Hedgepoint)
Federal Supreme Court has declared null and void the State of Mato Grosso’s Law 12430/2024, which established sanctions for invaders of private rural and urban properties, such as restrictions on social benefits and barring from public office. (STF)
Soybean export forecasts have been raised to 15.45 million tonnes in March, an increase of more than 4% when compared to the previous forecast, almost 2 million tonnes more than in March of 2024. The forecast for soybean meal exports was also adjusted to 2.38 million tonnes, up 380,000 tonnes from the previous forecast. (ANEC)
Chicken meat exports grew by 17.9% in February, with 468,400 tonnes and revenues of US$ 870.4 million (+23.1% compared to the same period in 2024). China led imports (+18.1%) and the State of Paraná was the main exporter (186,000 tonnes, +15.9%). (Brazilian Association of Animal Protein)
Renato Garcia is the new head of commodities at Agrex do Brasil. (Agrex do Brasil)
Regional Development Bank of the Extreme South – BRDE has signed a US$ 12.5 million credit deal for Cotrijal at Expodireto 2025, aiming for the expansion of six storage units. Cotrijal had a revenue of US$ 827.6 million in 2024 and invested US$ 27.9 million in the last two years with the Bank’s support. (BRDE)
xFarm Technologies has partnered with Brazil’s Checkplant to consolidate their position as global leaders in farming information systems. Together they will assist more than 12 million hectares, offering sensors, smart irrigation systems, climate and soil monitoring, and advancing precision agriculture and sustainability. (xFarm Technologies; Checkplant)
Cherry sector lost up to US$ 1.6 billion in 2024/2025 due to falling prices and the delay of the Maersk Saltoro ship. Exports to China amounted to US$ 3.575 billion in 2024, but prices fell to US$ 2.5/kg, down from US$ 5/kg. Chile is looking for new markets, including in the Middle East and Asia. (Central Bank of Chile; National Society of Agriculture)
Exports to Vietnam increased by 133%, reaching 3,000 tonnes. 94% of the exports are cherries. The market is now being opened for kiwi fruit, with inspections scheduled for April. After kiwi, blueberries are expected to be exported. (Fruits From Chile)
The 25% US tariffs on Mexican exports, implemented on March 4th, 2025, were suspended after 48 hours. US President Donald Trump announced the suspension will remain in effect until April 2nd. (USDA)
Paraguay is considering exporting live cattle to Morocco, with possible shipments of 2,500 head of cattle through the Port of Montevideo. The country has already exported to Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador. The country is seeking commercial alternatives because of the volatility of the market. (Paraguayan Association of Meat Farmers and Exporters)
Due to the high temperatures and irregular rainfall, farmers in the north of the country are planting alternative crops such as peanuts, sesame, sorghum and cotton, which are considered more resistant and adaptable. (Agricultural Biotechnology Institute)
Winter crops planted area has increased by 24.6% in the 2024 season, with 759,007 hectares, especially wheat, which grew by 33%, and malted barley, which increased by 42%. Intentions to plant summer crops for 2024/25 rose by 3.5% to 1,574,941 hectares, with highlight to soybean (1,263,217 hectares) and corn with an estimated 262,288 hectares. (Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries)
Felipe Kleiman, a consultant at KLM Kosher Consulting, highlighted the strong presence of Uruguayan beef in Israel, with high value-added cuts. Prices range from US$ 20 to US$ 53 per kg, depending on the type of cut. (KLM Kosher Consulting)
Marfrig has ruled out selling the Colonia meatpacking plant regardless of the deal with Minerva. (Marfrig)
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