Impact of parental leave: Life and work stories
Maternity and paternity leave are fundamental periods in the life of any family, especially for the baby's development and the parents' well-being. Let's learn about the stories of Camila, Muriel and Bonfim, who show how crucial it is to have a welcoming and empathetic work environment. Camila’s journey: Challenges and support Motherhood […]
Agriculture in RS in crisis: Consequences of floods
Rio Grande do Sul (RS) is the ninth largest state in territorial extension and fifth most important in the construction of Brazilian GDP, representing 6%. In 2023, the state generated R$ 643 billion for the Brazilian economy, with 40% of this value coming from agriculture and farming. As the main rice producer and second largest […]
Rice harvest nears its end in Rio Grande do Sul
The rice harvest in Rio Grande do Sul has resumed and is approaching its end, benefiting from the climate with little rain in the South, Center and West regions of the state. According to information in the Economic Information released this Thursday (23/05) by Emater/RS-Ascar, farmers have already harvested around 95% from crops. However, losses […]
El Niño and La Niña: rains and droughts in plantations in Brazil
El Niño is characterized by an increase in water temperature in the equatorial region of the Pacific Ocean. La Niña, on the other hand, acts to reduce this temperature in the same area. These two weather phenomena have a significant impact on global temperature and precipitation patterns. In Brazil, El Niño usually causes droughts in regions […]
Soybeans down at CBOT this Thursday after profit taking
After starting with gains, soybean futures prices fell this Thursday afternoon (23) at CBOT due to profit realizations. The soybean market started to work with drops of 5.00 to 1.50 points in the main maturities. At around 1:37 pm (Brasília time), the July/24 contract was priced at US$ 12.41 per […]
Situation in RS: Limited impact on corn, logistics in focus
Until the start of the rains and floods recorded in Rio Grande do Sul, producers in the state had already harvested 86% from cereal crops, leaving 14% of the 812 thousand hectares cultivated that are expected to suffer major damage. “There is still this fraction to be harvested, which will certainly have very important damage”, assesses the Technical Director […]
Soybeans on the rise in Chicago, driven by meal and oil
This Wednesday afternoon (22), soybean futures continue to work on the positive side of the table, however, intensifying their gains on the Chicago Stock Exchange. Prices rose between 8.75 and 12.50 points in the main maturities, with July testing US$ 12.48 and August, US$ 12.46 per bushel. Good increases that are registered in […]
After rain in RS, country prepares for drought in the Amazon
Even though work to respond to the floods in Rio Grande do Sul is still ongoing, the Brazilian government is, however, already concerned about the occurrence of a new extreme weather event in the country. According to the national secretary of Climate Change, Ana Toni, a “very terrible” drought is expected to occur soon in the Amazon. […]
Aboissa in the media: Podcast Papo de Porto 013
Our peanut expert, Melinda Rodrigues, participated in the podcast Papo de Porto 013, presented by Luiz Fabiano. During the episode, Melinda commented on the grain market in Brazil, with a focus on peanuts, and on the differentiated brokerage work that Aboissa offers its clients. She explained the different types of extraction […]
