Soybean and corn may help government to recover from the crisis through the entry of US$ 163 million more compared to December. (AZ group)
Already in force tariff discount for credit line of US$ 100 million from the participating banks of the livestock plan (GanAr) for farmers. (Ministry of Agriculture)
Government gives credit for irrigation with the aim of increasing agri-food production. Measure seeks to improve the economy and help the development of rural communities. (Ministers of the Presidency of the Nation)
Established quota of 20 thousand tonnes for export of beef to the USA. Argentina is the 4th largest exporter of beef to the US. (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries)
Soybean farmers requests to the government for access to biotechnology to boost soybeans, which have suffered losses in the international market. This shall increase production by 20% to 25%. (ANAPO)
Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 28.39%, a record high in 2021. Fertilizers and pesticides also stand out. (IBGE)
Biggest rise of coffee prices in 25 years. Grain prices have increased more than 110% last year. The grain bag was US$ 159 more expensive at the end of 2021 compared to the same month of the previous year. (ABIC)
Farmers carry out more than 81 million insurance claims. With harvest in progress, the states of PR, RS, MS SC and SP are the most affected in corn and soybean crops. (Mapa)
Increase of 81% in relation to the paid fees for rural insurance from last year to 2022. Data are available for several segments, including insurance for agricultural, aquaculture, forestry and livestock activities. (Private Insurance)
Soybean prices are a record and demand has exceeded supply in the domestic market, leading prices to record nominal records. International buyers have been more active in purchasing Brazilian soybeans in recent days, but purchases have been limited by low supply. (CEPEA)
Husked rice (brown rice) is perfectly suited to complement or replace corn in animal feed from a nutritional point of view. This is a good alternative for swine and poultry, which faces high prices of corn and soybeans. (Embrapa Pigs and Poultry)
Chile opens market for Brazilian Tahiti lime. (Mapa)
Vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease shall be reinforced at the border with Venezuela. The additional vaccination cycle was determined by the Instituto Agropecuario Colombiano. Ministry of Agriculture has allocated US$ 2.5 billion to co-finance it. (ICA)
Embargoes suspended on indebted coffee growers. Acafesal estimates that the sector’s debt is US$ 260.1 million. The provision will be in effect until December 2024. (MAG)
Price of raw-materials and fertilizers is a challenge in agriculture. In the weekly monitoring carried out by the National Federation of Farmers and Cattlemen, all raw-materials and fertilizers showed significant increases. (Fenagh)
Imported 141,514 tonnes of soybeans from the USA, for delivery in the 2021/22 season. (USDA)
For the third consecutive year, agriculture records positive growth. The primary sector recorded positive growth, showing an annual increase of 2.7% at the end of 2021. (INEGI)
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announces immediate actions to control an outbreak of locusts in the state of Nuevo León. The species can affect more than 400 types of vegetables and devour 100 tons of green foods in a single day. (Sader)
National Cattlemen’s Association demands that the government accelerate the importation of agricultural raw-material to be sold at lower prices to producers. (Anagan)
Late harvesting of cassava will generate yields between 30% and 40% lower than initially expected and small farmers regret the government’s neglect. (Paraguayan Chamber of Almidones y Cassava)
Agro Rural will invest more than US$ 181 thousand in training for guinea pig producers. Measure is part of the Second Agrarian Reform. (Agro Rural)
Pomegranate exports grow 25% in value between January and November 2021. (Fresh Fruit).