MP authorizes Conab to import 1 million tons of rice
Lula government publishes provisional measure authorizing Conab to import up to 1 million tons of rice, processed or in husk, exceptionally. Public auctions at market prices will carry out the operations, due to the tragedy that is plaguing Rio Grande do Sul, the largest food producer, an initiative that, on the other hand, goes against the interests of the sector. […]
Russia declares state of emergency in grain areas
The oblasts of Lipetsk, Voronezh and Tambov – three of Russia's main grain-producing areas – declared a state of emergency this Wednesday (8) due to frost, which caused severe damage to crops and will therefore reduce this year's harvest. . “The frosts that occurred at the beginning of May led to catastrophic consequences,” he said […]
RS: Severe flooding predicted for the south of the state
The flood in the south of the state, due to the flooding of Lagoa dos Patos, which receives water from the rivers and Guaíba, will be very large and of serious proportions, warns MetSul Meteorologia. The flooding, which has already started, will worsen for the rest of this week and into next week. The water flowing between […]
Losses to agriculture in Rio Grande do Sul exceed R$ 423 million
The recent rains that hit Rio Grande do Sul, the country's main agricultural hub, have already left a trail of losses estimated at R$ 423.8 million for agriculture, reveals a survey by the National Confederation of Municipalities (CNM). The agricultural sector is the most impacted, as highlighted by the study, followed by livestock, with losses of R$ […]
Brazil seeks alliances for global regulation in the green economy
External regulatory frameworks are influenced by geopolitical changes, with unilateralist, protectionist and nationalist ideas, and the weakening of multilateralism, but also by other factors, such as consumer preferences, climate issues, biodiversity, deforestation and political ideologies. “Brazil needs to be strategic, developing a positive and proactive agenda, and presenting scientifically based proposals, supported […]
Record floods in RS could boost food prices
The tragedy caused by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul could have an impact on the prices of important products for Brazilians, such as rice and dairy products, warn experts, who are still awaiting more information on the extent of the calamity to estimate potential impacts on health rates. inflation. The State accounts for 70% of production […]
Advancement of corn ethanol: The need for storage strategies
Driven by a series of investments and favorable prospects, corn ethanol has gained strength as a robust and sustainable alternative in the Brazilian energy scenario. With a growth of 800% in production in the last five years and optimistic estimates for the near future, this biofuel stands out not only for its efficiency, but also for […]
Floods in RS: Animal deaths and losses in animal protein production
The intense rains that have hit Rio Grande do Sul since the end of April escalated into floods that hit, by 12pm (Brasília time), 364 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul were affected, according to the state Civil Defense. In relation to the animal protein sector, in which the State plays an important role in Brazilian agribusiness, losses […]
Rains in Rio Grande do Sul cause 37 deaths and countless damages
The heavy rains that have hit Rio Grande do Sul since last Friday (26) continue to cause deaths, material damage and disruption to the population. With each new report that the state Civil Defense releases, the number of people affected by the consequences of climate events, such as floods, landslides, floods and floods, increases. Between the […]
