Heat wave generates alert for MS and part of the state of SP
A new heat wave is expected to keep temperatures high throughout Mato Grosso do Sul in the last days of April. Half of the state of São Paulo is also within the affected perimeter, according to an alert released by the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), says a note from “Agência Brasil”. The climatic event hits the portion […]
Canada can produce 5% more wheat
According to a report from the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Canadian grain production in the next campaign is projected to increase by almost 5%, with an emphasis on the increase in wheat production. Published on April 24 by the Global Agricultural Information Network, the report predicts […]
High corn prices in Brazil due to global influences
Corn prices in Brazil continue to rise, driven by international movement in the market for this grain. CEEMA's analysis shows that the average price per bag in Rio Grande do Sul reached R$ 53.98, representing a significant increase compared to the previous R$ 50.00. In other Brazilian regions, prices varied between R$ 36.00 and R$ […]
International achievement: Aboissa becomes the first Brazilian company to be a member of NOFOTA
The Netherlands Oils, Fats and Oilseeds Trade Association (NOFOTA) is a trade association representing the interests of the oils, fats and oilseeds industry in the Netherlands. Founded in 1915, it plays a crucial role in developing and promoting trade in these products, as well as defending the interests of its members. At the […]
Diseases and heat increase cocoa prices by more than 200%
With bottlenecks in global supply, cocoa continues to be the product that is gaining the most on international stock exchanges. A survey carried out by Notícias Agrícolas shows that in the last year the most traded contract in New York advanced more than 200%. The drop in production in Africa, the main origin of the product, justifies such significant values. According to Rafael […]
Lower estimates lift Russian crop contracts
This week's Hedgepoint Global Markets Grains and Oilseeds report addresses the significant increases in wheat futures contracts. “In a market that is extremely short on contracts traded in Chicago, bullish fundamentals can be boosted by “covering” moves on these short positions – and the headlines coming out of Russia seem to have succeeded […]
Climate should accelerate the crop cycle
The USDA's latest bulletin indicates significant rainfall in the north-central US, alleviating the persistent drought in some regions. However, drought continues to affect areas west of the Rocky Mountains, with a potential negative impact on crops. In the north-central US, a slow-moving spring storm brought significant rainfall, with local accumulations of more […]
Iran and Pakistan call on UN to take action against Israel
Iran and Pakistan asked the UN Security Council in a joint statement issued on Wednesday. The statement calls for action to be taken against Israel, saying the country has “illegally” attacked neighboring countries and foreign diplomatic facilities. The statement, released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed a visit by […]
Soy: Port of Paranaguá breaks handling record in 24 hours
In 24 hours, more than 146 thousand tons of soybeans were moved in the Eastern Export Corridor of the Port of Paranaguá. The record reached between the 20th and 21st of April represents an increase of 5% in relation to the previous one, recorded between the 29th and 30th of August 2019 (138,988.98 tons). "Three […]
