Ukraine should export more grains
Ukraine's exports of wheat, corn, barley and rye will likely reach year-ago levels, according to a report from the USDA office in Kiev. Wheat shipments in the 2023-2024 marketing year are forecast at 17.7 million metric tons, an increase of 3% over the […]
Argus launches daily HVO prices in Germany
Argus, a global energy and commodity price reporting agency, has released daily prices for German hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). These four new Argus prices for Germany were established based on bids, offers and transactions collected in the north, west and southwest regions of the country, as reported by the company […]
Round table: Crisis in production and the future of olive oil
Renowned experts from the olive oil market gathered for a round table, an event that precedes the World Olive Oil Exhibition, on February 23. Among the participants were our expert Laura Pereira, José Ángel Olivero from LIPSA, Jose Antonio Diaz Tavora and Juan Vilar to discuss the current situation of the oil and fats market, its […]
Climate and geopolitical challenges shape the global landscape
As 2024 begins, the palm oil market finds itself at a crossroads of challenges and expectations. Driven by a range of climatic, geopolitical and economic factors, this essential market reveals a complex and constantly evolving landscape. The El Niño phenomenon stood out as a notable protagonist in the year 2023, causing […]
Summer requires more care in managing dairy cows
The summer period presents significant challenges to the health of animals on the dairy farm. The combination of intense heat and rain requires increased attention to management, aiming to guarantee the well-being of the herd and, consequently, the productivity of the business. During this season, it is common to see an increase in the incidence of mastitis, an inflammation of the […]
Fuel imports by Brazil fall in 2023 with internal refining at maximum capacity
Brazil imported less fuel in 2023, according to analyzes by the consultancy StoneX based on data from the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex), in a clear reflection of an increase in domestic production, as demand is firm. In diesel, 8.8% less was imported than in 2022, with 14.71 billion liters, still […]
Changes in weather and heat return
During this week, changes in the pattern of rainfall and temperatures are expected over the country. This must happen due to the weakening of the South Atlantic Convergence Zone (ZCAS) at the beginning of the period and the strengthening of a hot air mass over Argentina, Paraguay and the southern cone of Brazil. To the […]
Ukraine tightens agricultural export rules with focus on neighbors
Ukraine said on Monday it had tightened rules relating to certain food exports, imposing a six-month trade ban on any company that violates regulations, to ease tensions with neighboring countries. The EU has suspended import duties, quotas and trade defense measures for imports from Ukraine […]
Drop in grain shipments through Suez Canal after Houthi attacks
Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea have resulted in a drop in grain and oilseed shipments through the Suez Canal. Transport companies divert routes to avoid attacks in the southern region of Africa, according to the Anadolu news agency. Due to this change in routes, the tonnages transited through the […]
