Peru Consolidates Its Position as the World’s Leading Exporter of Fresh Blueberries
Dairy sector exports reached 425,042 tonnes, totaling US$ 1.69 billion, the highest value in the past 12 years, 11% increase in volume and 20% in value. The main exported products are whole milk powder, whey, mozzarella, skimmed milk powder and cheese. (Ministry of Economy, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries)
The issuance of credit instruments backed by stored agro-industrial goods reached a record level in 2025, totaling USD 2.079 billion, with volumes 93% higher in US dollar terms compared to 2024. (Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries)
A heatwave combined with a rainfall deficit is affecting most of the country and raising concerns for the agricultural sector with temperatures that have exceeded 40°C in central regions and may reach 42°C in the north. The lack of precipitation coincides with a critical stage in the development of summer crops. (Meteored Argentina)
The National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality certified the export of over 4.2 thousand tonnes of blueberries from the province of Entre Ríos during the 25/26 harvest. The operation’s success is based on rigorous phytosanitary control throughout the production chain and the competitive advantage of off-season production, which allows for the supply of demanding markets in the Northern Hemisphere and other international destinations. (Senasa)
The Brazilian Association of Biofuel Producers (Aprobio) has officially nominated its president, Jerônimo Goergen, to chair the Sectoral Chamber of the Oilseed and Biodiesel Production Chain (CSOB) of the MAPA. The initiative aims to strengthen the strategic coordination between the private sector and the government, seeking to consolidate public policies that ensure predictability and drive the development of the biofuel chain in Brazil. (Aprobio)
Ministry of Agriculture has updated the Climatic Risk Agricultural Zoning for rainfed sugarcane, incorporating a new risk assessment methodology, an expanded evaluation of soil classes and an updated historical climate series. The review adjusts the eligibility of municipalities for credit and insurance access and maintains restrictions in areas with excessive rainfall or high temperatures. (MAPA)
Official Opening of the Rice and Lowland Grains Harvest will be held for the eighth consecutive year at Embrapa’s Temperate Climate Unit. The event will highlight technologies, cultivars and digital tools developed by public research. (Embrapa)
2025/26 Family Farming Financing Harvest Plan recorded, in first six months, a historic growth in the supply of rural credit, with more than 1.18 million contracts signed and US$ 7.72 billion contracted, driven by the strengthening of Pronaf, the National Program for Strengthening Family Farming. (MDA)
Government has announced a US$ 518.6 million package of measures for agrarian reform, through the ‘Terra da Gente Program’, focusing on land acquisition, the creation of new settlements, credit, housing, education and productive strengthening. The actions span multiple states and are expected to benefit tens of thousands of families. (MDA)
SAP, a business management software provider and Syngenta announced a partnership to scale AI-assisted agriculture, integrating artificial intelligence into the core of the company’s global operations. The initiative aims to modernize processes across the value chain, from manufacturing to supply chains and farmer services. (SAP; Syngenta)
Secretariat of Agriculture of the State of São Paulo hires 37 new agricultural researchers after two decades without public entrance exams. The new hires will focus on animal and plant health, crop production, agricultural economics, etc. (Government of São Paulo)
Federal Government designated seven rural properties as being of social interest for agrarian reform purposes, totaling approximately 5,700 hectares across five states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso and Rio Grande do Norte. The National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform will begin inspection, assessment and compensation procedures for the establishment of new settlements under the National Agrarian Reform Program. (Incra)
Senator Tereza Cristina is the new President of the Superior Agribusiness Council, with a term until December 31th, 2026. (Fiesp)
Rabobank Brazil coordinated the raising of US$ 191.75 million to finance the client chain of Bayer’s ag division. The operation includes US$ 134.36 million in local currency and US$ 50 million, offering flexible credit solutions for farmers, distributors and cooperatives. (Bayer)
Coamo Cooperative announced the acquisition of four agricultural facilities previously leased by the company Belagrícola, which is currently under bankruptcy protection (USA Chapter 11). The transaction amounts to US$ 26.2 million. (Coamo)
Raízen, a company that integrates sugar, ethanol and bioenergy reported its operational preview for the 3Q of 2025/26 crop season indicates an expansion in fuel distribution volumes in Brazil and Argentina. In the ethanol, sugar and bioenergy segment, sugarcane crushing was impacted by adverse weather conditions, frost events in some regions and asset divestments. (Raízen)
The collapse of Brazilian port infrastructure caused a logistical loss of US$ 12.6 million for coffee exporters in 2025, resulting in a US$ 2.64 billion loss in foreign exchange revenue due to the failure to ship over 600 thousand bags/month. The survey indicates that 55% of vessels experienced delays or schedule changes, highlighting critical bottlenecks such as a lack of berths, overcrowded yards and low container availability, especially at the Port of Santos, where delay rates reached 65%. This scenario compromises agribusiness competitiveness and producer income. It is crucial to prevent general shipment records from masking the crisis within this segment. (Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council)
The Official Opening of the Rice Harvest in the State of Santa Catarina highlighted a profitability crisis in the 25/26 crop, with bag of rice prices dropping over 50% and a projected 6.11% decline in total production. The sector is seeking strategic unity to face pressure from carryover stocks and a 4.89% reduction in productivity, advocating for public policies that ensure the sustainability of the chain in the face of squeezed margins and a reduction in planted area. (Rice Industries Union of the State of Santa Catarina)
Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics highlights the 24/25 soybean harvest in the State of Mato Grosso reached 4.73% of the total area, representing a 1.76 percentage point delay compared to the previous harvest due to irregular rainfall at the start of the cycle. Soybean prices in the state rose by 1.32%, closing at an average of US$ 25.15/bag of 60 kg, driven by higher futures contracts in Chicago and the appreciation of the US dollar against the real. In the international market, strong external demand for North American soybean and climate uncertainties in South America continue to support prices, while farmers in Mato Grosso remain cautious, awaiting better market opportunities and the progress of harvesting machinery. (IMEA)
IBGE has developed a pioneering AI and Machine Learning technology to automate agricultural field monitoring, now featured in the new UN Remote Sensing Handbook. The methodology automatically delineates field boundaries (plots), reducing costs and accelerating the production of official statistics and crop forecasts. This innovation will be a cornerstone of the 12th Agricultural Census, consolidating Brazil as a global leader in geospatial innovation. (IBGE)
The appointment of Jaime Campos Quiroga as Minister of Agriculture has been met with optimism by the sector due to his previous experience in the role and his strong political influence to clear agendas in Congress. His administration is expected to focus on modernizing strategic agencies, expanding trade agreements with Asia and addressing water crises. Campos aims to strengthen the ministry’s budget and ensure agricultural competitiveness through institutional partnerships and improvements in irrigation infrastructure. (National Agriculture Society)
The Fruit Census from the Ministry of Agriculture reveals the Metropolitan and Valparaíso regions account for 53,196 and 44,824 hectares of fruit cultivation, respectively. The data highlights the leadership of walnuts and cherries in the capital, while in Valparaíso, avocados dominate with 62% of the national area for the species, also showing an advancement in water efficiency with the use of drip irrigation in over 80% of the land in the Metropolitan Region. The survey, conducted by the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa) and the Natural Resources Information Center (Ciren), will serve as a basis for investment planning and addressing the climate crisis. (Odepa, Ciren)
National Rice Farmers Federation warned the Government about the pressure from legal and illegal rice imports from Ecuador, which are reportedly lowering the prices paid to local farmers. They are calling for protective measures, such as trade retaliation and stricter border controls. (Fedearroz)
In 2025, Mexican ag exports recorded a 10.8% decline, totaling US$ 20.97 billion. The downturn was driven by phytosanitary factors, severe water stress and trade barriers, most notably the imposition of a 20.91% antidumping duty on tomatoes exported to the US. Although fruit volume grew by 5.1%, price depreciation and a reduction in the planted area for vegetables due to economic uncertainties negatively impacted the sector’s global revenue. (National Institute of Statistics and Geography)
Established as the world leader in fresh blueberry exports, Peru reached US$ 2.216 billion in sales through November 2024 and is projecting US$ 2.5 billion for 2025. The sector shows exponential growth, with an average annual increase rate of 47%. This performance is driven by strategic supply windows between September and November to supply markets such as the USA (46.6% of volume) and Europe. (Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation)
Focusing on European market requirements, National Agricultural Health Service and Swiss cooperation have joined forces to boost sustainable and deforestation-free cocoa production. The initiative prioritizes maintaining Peru’s position as the world’s second-largest producer of organic cocoa, following the export of over 5.9 thousand tonnes to Switzerland in 2024. The practical goal is to ensure safe delivery with environmental certification, securing the continuity of exports to markets that prioritize forest conservation. (Senasa)
For the first time, aquaculture has been included as a priority subject for experimental research and development in the 2025 Agricultural Technology Promotion Fund (FPTA), launched by the National Institute of Agricultural Research. The focus is on the Rice-Aquaculture System, which seeks to finance productive rotation projects. The initiative prioritizes public-private partnerships and the development of innovative models that integrate species validation and socioeconomic impact. (INIA, FPTA)
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