Government and FPBIO discuss strengthening biodiesel
In a meeting held this Thursday (26) with the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, defended the strengthening of the biofuel chain. Fávaro reaffirmed his favorable position for increasing the mixture of biodiesel with diesel oil. Currently, the grade is 12% (B12) and the schedule […]
Rising oil could impact soybean and corn prices
The agricultural commodities market and energy sector are in the spotlight with the latest news on oil, Brazilian crop planting and corn conditions in Argentina. These factors are interconnected and can influence the prices of products derived from soy and corn. Some factors can impact the market, such as […]
UK Food Regulators Reduce Recommended CBD Dose Due to Possible Health Risks
UK food regulators have reduced the recommended safe daily dose of cannabidiol (CBD) due to possible health risks, The Guardian reported. In a reversal of previous official guidance, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and its Scottish counterpart have updated their recommendations on cannabis extract, according to the […]
Brazilian soy production should reach record level in 2023/24
Soybean production in Brazil is forecast to reach a record level of 162 million tons in the 2023/24 marketing year, with planting continuing apace, according to a report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The volume would represent an increase of 4.5% compared to the year’s production […]
