Argentina’s Soybean Harvest Exceeds Forecast by 300,000 Tonnes
Patagonian Chamber of Sheep and Beef Processors has requested the revocation of Senasa Resolution 180/25, which loosens sanitary barriers and is set to come into effect next week, due to fears of a negative impact on exports and the domestic transit of animals. Authorities are awaiting responses from the European Union and Chile to avoid trade losses, but no official response has been received to date. (Cafropat)
Wheat planting started in the central region of Buenos Aires province, with 330,000 hectares planted, only 20% of the forecast, compared to 40% last year, due to excessive rainfall in May that caused delays. Areas such as Pergamino and Junín are also facing difficulties, with only 10% planted in Pergamino. (Buenos Aires Grain Exchange)
Government launched a credit line based on product value for dairy, pork, and soybean sectors, with loans of up to US$ 200 million. (Ministry of Economy)
FAO has allocated US$ 500,000 to recover rural areas affected by climate disasters in Argentina, including Bahía Blanca, where a historic storm in March caused 18 deaths, 1,500 evacuations, and destruction of crops and livestock, and the province of Chaco, hit by a prolonged drought that affected more than 75% of agricultural land, leading to the declaration of an agricultural emergency. (FAO; Ministry of Agriculture)
Lowest wheat planting area in 12 years in the country, affected by drought and the La Niña phenomenon, with an estimated harvest of 18 million tonnes. (Rosario Stock Exchange)
Soybean harvest, 93.2% complete, is expected to yield 300,000 tonnes more than expected, totaling 50.3 million tonnes. Corn has 46.7% of the area harvested, with estimated production of 49 million tonnes. (Buenos Aires Grain Exchange)
Storage capacity on rural properties grew by 72.13% in 15 years, from 20.68 million to 35.64 million tonnes. The State of Mato Grosso leads with 14.7 million tonnes, followed by the States of Bahia, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio Grande do Sul. (Conab)
Luis Marcelo Spadotto assumed the position of CEO of Colombo Agroindústria in June 2025. (Colombo Agroindústria)
Organization of Sugarcane Farmers Associations of Brazil and Campinas Agronomic Institute signed a memorandum of understanding during the Cana Show-IAC in Ribeirão Preto, in the State of São Paulo, aiming to boost innovation in the sugar-energy sector through research, technical assistance, and sustainability. (IAC. Orplana)
2025/26 winter harvest in the State of Santa Catarina is expected to reach a 115% increase in barley production, 15.8% in oats, and 7.5% in garlic and onion production, while wheat production is expected to fall by 5.9%. (Epagri/Cepa)
Study revealed that 85% of rural properties producing soybeans and corn in the Central-West region meet the socio-environmental and financial criteria of the Rural Credit Manual, making them eligible for credit. (Serasa)
Rice Industry Union of the state of Santa Catarina moved its headquarters from Jaraguá do Sul to Criciúma, now operating at ACIC, with the aim of getting closer to its 27 member industries and strengthening institutional representation, according to President Walmir Rampinelli. (SindArroz-SC)
Research has confirmed the limited diversity in Brazilian agricultural systems compromises soil health and increases costs and risks, especially during drought periods. Experiments in the State of Paraná indicate that intercropping systems such as corn-brachiaria increase profitability by up to 11%, wheat in a third crop by 7%, and oats by 10%. According to the study, diversification allows for up to five crops in two years, reduces risks, and brings economic gains after four to five years. (Embrapa Soybeans)
Embrapa Swine and Poultry developed the BiosSui software, which assesses the biosecurity of pig farms, collecting data via a web form and generating dashboards, maps, reports, and recommendations to improve disease protection. Validated in the State of Paraná with cooperatives and Adapar, the system supports technical decisions by prioritizing risks and indicating improvements. (Embrapa Swine and Poultry)
Wheat planted area in the State of Paraná is expected to fall by 25% in 2025, from 1.13 million to 850,000 hectares, due to the production costs increase. (Deral)
Meeting at Embrapa Cerrados on June 11th, was attended by the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development, which presented the Irrigated Agriculture, National Integration Routes, and Hadron Project programs, which apply nanotechnology to regional development. Embrapa proposed aligning its research with government demands. (MIDR; Embrapa Cerrados)
Soybean farmers marched to Santa Cruz de la Sierra to demand regulation of fuel supplies for the winter harvest. According to Eduardo Condo, secretary of the Production Commission, only 30% of the 60 to 70 million liters of diesel needed per season are being delivered. (National Hydrocarbons Agency; Production Commission)
Agricultural exports grew 47.7%, reaching US$ 1.39 billion. Highlights were unroasted coffee, with a 162.8% increase in value, flowers (+36.3%) and palm oil (+18%), in addition to fresh fruits, which rose 37.5% in value. The main destinations were the US, Panama, China, the Netherlands, and Ecuador, with growth in Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Minister Martha Carvajalino highlighted the resilience of the sector, which for the first time in more than ten years accounted for 33.9% of total exports. (National Administrative Department of Statistics; Ministry of Agriculture)
Ministry of Agriculture has allocated approximately US$ 43.2 million to subsidize interest rates and encourage investment in rural areas through the Agricultural Sector Financing Fund, with special credit lines for productive development and agrarian reform, offering interest rates starting at 1%. In addition, it offers up to a 40% incentive for small farmers through the Rural Capitalization Incentive, prioritizing indigenous communities and rice farmers. (Ministry of Agriculture; Finagro)
Mexico is expected to lead global lemon production in the 2024/2025 harvest with an estimated 3.5 million tonnes, up 8%, driven by favorable weather and larger planted area, with exports focused on the US. (USDA)
National Animal Health and Quality Service plans to carry out the last vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease in 2026 and, in 2028, request disease-free status without vaccination from the WHO. Although the government supports the suspension of vaccination, 71% of farmers prefer to maintain it, with 14% open to stopping if there are guarantees of safety and control. (Senacsa; INCAE Business School)
New projections indicate soybean total production in the 2024/25 harvest will be 9.93 million tonnes, down 0.69% from May, due to a reduction in the winter harvest estimate from 1.33 to 1.24 million tonnes. Soybean sales have not yet exceeded 70%. For corn, estimated production is 5.25 million tonnes, but prices have fallen from US$ 160 to US$ 130/t, and only 31% of the crop has been sold. (StoneX)
Beef exports rose to US$ 5,787 per tonne in May, with a 37.5% increase in value and an 18% increase in volume. The Paraguayan Association of Meat Farmers and Exporters warns of an imbalance in the chain, with meatpacking plants reducing purchases and offering low prices to farmers. (Appec)
Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Désilú León, met with a delegation from the US Department of Agriculture, led by Daniel B. Whitley, to discuss strengthening bilateral agricultural trade opportunities. The meeting at Mincetur headquarters was requested by the US Embassy and was attended by officials from both countries. (USDA)
Agricultural exports totaled US$ 3.6 billion in the first four months of 2025, up 24.1% from 2024, with shipments to 128 markets, eight more than in the previous year. (ADEX)
According to the Rural Union of Oilseed and Wheat Farmers of Uruguay, 785,000 hectares of winter crops will be cultivated in the 2025 harvest, with 315,000 hectares of wheat, 280,000 hectares of canola, and 190,000 hectares of barley. (Urupov)
Vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease for cattle born from the second half of 2024 will begin on June 15th and continue until July 15th. During this period, events involving these animals are prohibited, except for auctions without movement. Movement should only occur if vaccination was performed at least 10 days prior. Ministry of Livestock delivers vaccines with control and supervision, and non-compliance will result in penalties. (Codesa; Ministry of Livestock)
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