In September, beef exports increased 16% compared to August this year. The total billed in September was 310 million dollars, 25% more than twelve months ago. (infocampo)
Soybean sowing reaches 130 thousand hectares, with concern about possible low temperatures resulting from “La Niña”. Soils in the region still need water depths between 80 and 100 mm to reach the ideal. (Bolsa de Comércio de Rosário)
Soybean farmers sold 31.9 million tons of soybean harvested in the 2020/2021 season, with a slower pace of sales than last year, which registered 33.5 million in the same period. (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries)
Temperature and humidity conditions delay corn sowing. Sowing reaches 32% of the total. (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries)
Recommended the suspension of Resolution 41/2020, which allows the sales of seed IND-00412-7, transgenic wheat developed by Bioceres and pending Brazilian approval (Prosecutor’s Office for Fiscal Affairs of Argentina)
ANVISA approves toxicological evaluation for registration of new active ingredient Inpyrfluxam, used as a fungicide. (ANVISA)
Agriculture generated revenues of US$10.1 billion in September. 21% increase compared to the same month in 2020, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA)
Sugarcane 2021/22 harvest in the Center-South was estimated at 518.6 million tons. The main factors for losses of around 90 million tons are drought, fires in the cane fields and frost. (Datagro)
Grain harvest 2021/2022 with 288.61 million tons should be a new record. (Conab)
IAC launches first varieties of colored potatoes, IAC Tourmalina (purple skin and purple and white interior) and IAC Granada (red skin and red and white interior). (Campinas Agronomic Institute)
Soybean sowing has already reached 36.8% of the planned areas thanks to favorable weather conditions. Predicted rains should increase the water supply throughout the Midwest region, further favoring planting. (Conab)
Agricultural commodities continue in an uptrend. From August 2020 to August 2021, price increase of the main agricultural commodities used in food industry ranged from 18% to 74%. (Abia)
Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Supply and Rural Development of the Chamber of Deputies held a public hearing to discuss the possible lack of agri-inputs for the next seasons. (House of representatives)
New decree No. 10833 improves legislation on pesticides and harmonizes Brazilian rules with those of other countries. Legislation covers issues related to research, manufacturing, packaging, transport, storage, marketing, import, export, registration, classification, control and inspection of pesticides. (Anvisa)
Federal Highway Police seizes 13 thousand liters of counterfeit pesticides in Paraná State and 400 liters of smuggled pesticides in Rio Grande do Sul State. (PRF)
Arabica coffee priced at 228.58 for the 60 kg bag. The appreciation in the domestic market reflects the movements of the international market, where the grain also appreciated. (Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics)
Chile is committed in reducing emissions with a maximum of 1.1 billion tons of carbon between 2020 and 2030. It was established quotas responsibilities for each area. Transport will have the highest share (29%), followed by Energy (26%). (Ministry of the Environment)
Maule region government has started delivering emergencial aid to small farmers affected by the water crisis. The program has a budget of US$ 233 million and intends to assist more than 6,000 farmers. (MINAGRI)
Meat exports increase 119% a year through August to US$ 149.9 million. Beef has already reached 35,513 tonnes in the first eight months, an increase of 86.6% when compared to January-August 2020. (Agribusiness)
Harvest drops 7.7%. Record of continuous contractions in agricultural activity due to the drop in production of some crops, according to the latest Monthly Economic Activity Index (IMAE). (Central Bank of Honduras)
Economic activity retreated 1.6% in August. Primary activities down 2.4% and tertiary activities by 2.5%. Contraction of the agricultural sector affects industry, commerce and services (National Statistics Agency – INEGI)
Mexico will not limit GMO corn imports from the US. This decision contravenes the executive order of the end of 2020 that sought to ban the use of transgenic corn for human consumption within three years.
Fertilizers for Well-being Program benefits 81,772 farmers in the region of La Montaña, in Guerrero, with the delivery of 36,462 tons. (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development)
Frosts continue to determine the direction of the wheat crop. The weather caused the loss of 31% of all wheat production. Crop lost 332.5 thousand tons. A significant drop in cereal stocks is expected, as consumption and supply are at a low. (Union of Cooperatives of Paraguay – UNEXPA S.A.)
Fire hits Athena Foods plant (a company controlled by Brazilian Minerva) in Asuncion, Paraguay. Production was redirected to other plants. (Minerva)
Wind, hail and occasional excesses of rain affect soybean planting in the North region.
In order to protect the 2 million hectares of small farms in the 24 regions of the country, the implementation of the Agricultural Insurance against Catastrophes (SAC) was approved. Financing value of around $20.19 million. (Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation)
Phytosanitary measures were defined against the introduction of Candidatus liberibacter. The bacteria is considered a quarantine pest and is associated with the Huanglongbing (HLB) of citrus. (General Directorate of Agricultural Services)
