National cocoa receipt falls 37.4% in the 1st half of 2024
The first half of 2024 saw a 37.4% drop in the volume of national almonds received by the cocoa processing industry. 58.3 thousand tons were received in the period, in contrast to the 93.3 thousand tons received in the first six months of 2023, according to data compiled by SindiDados – Campos Consultores, and released […]
Agriculture in Paraná's exports to the Middle East
In the first half of 2024, Paraná had record sales to the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, mainly using ports. This is what data from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services organized and analyzed by the Paraná Institute for Economic and Social Development (Ipardes) indicate. Furthermore, the record performance in these regions of the […]
Soybean prices soar in Chicago on demand for biodiesel
The soybean market has been showing variations, reflecting the climatic and economic conditions in both the international and Brazilian scenarios. Grão Direto recently released a detailed analysis of the soybean market behavior, highlighting crucial points for producers and investors. According to Grão Direto’s analysis, the North American soybean harvest is […]
Record global temperatures continued in June, says WMO
The global average temperature has been 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for 12 consecutive months, according to new data released by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The UN’s WMO warned that this was the hottest June on record, the 13th consecutive month with a record temperature. While unusual, a sequence of […]
Lula: Internal contradictions delay EU-Mercosur agreement
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Monday that the Mercosur trade agreement with the European Union has not yet been concluded because the European bloc has not managed to resolve its internal issues. “We have not concluded the agreement with the European Union because the Europeans have not yet managed to resolve their own internal contradictions,” […]
Falling soybean prices: Contrast between Chicago and Paranaguá
Soybean prices in Chicago depreciated by 3.7% in June, averaging USD 11.73 per bushel. In contrast, prices in Paranaguá recorded their fourth consecutive monthly increase. The depreciation of the real and positive premiums in the Brazilian market contributed to the formation of favorable prices, resulting in a […]
Argentina reaches millions in agricultural production
The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BCBA) recently released comprehensive data on the main agricultural crops in Argentina, offering valuable insights into the current outlook and projections for the sector. Regarding wheat, it was revealed that 85.3% of the projected 6.3 million hectares have already been sown, reflecting a weekly advance […]
La Niña threatens Latin America with climate extremes
A América Latina e o Caribe devem se preparar para a chegada do La Niña, o padrão climático que alimenta uma temporada de furacões altamente ativa no Atlântico e uma maior variabilidade climática em toda a região, disseram especialistas na terça-feira. A Organização Meteorológica Mundial organizou um webinar sobre a ameaça do La Niña enquanto […]
Government withdraws from rice auction
O governo do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva decidiu suspender o leilão de arroz por tempo indeterminado, optando por negociar com o setor agropecuário para controlar os preços do produto. Carlos Fávaro, o Ministro da Agricultura, considera a decisão prudente devido à recente queda nos preços, e afirma que a medida de leilão será […]
