The Brazilian Amazon holds the energy of the future, with high potential for the production of advanced fuels
The Brazilian Amazon holds the energy of the future. This is what Milton Steagall, CEO of Grupo BBF (Brazil BioFuels), the largest palm oil producer in Latin America, assesses. Palm oil, or palm oil, can make Brazil a leader in biofuels and help decarbonize the Legal Amazon, according to a businessman. CEO of Grupo BBF highlights […]
Brazil leads sustainable discussions
In 2024, Brazil assumes the rotating presidency of a group that includes the 19 main economies in the world, the European Union and the African Union. Rio de Janeiro hosted a meeting of foreign ministers and diplomats from these nations, marking the beginning of a series of events throughout the year. Brazilian agriculture is […]
Transforming waste into resources: The animal recycling revolution in Brazil
Brazil stands out as an important producer and exporter of meat in the world, standing out in the poultry, beef and pork sectors. To maintain this remarkable performance, there are more than 2,500 slaughterhouses in the country, contributing significantly to production. The prospects for the future are very positive, given that external demand, responsible for a large part […]
Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine war: Impacts on agribusiness and global logistics
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia completed two years last Saturday, February 24th. This date marks a period of reflection on the impacts on the commodities market, especially in the agricultural sector. In addition to the devastating humanitarian consequences, this conflict has redefined the dynamics of the global economy, significantly influencing […]
Ukraine calls on Poland to punish those responsible for Ukrainian grain spills
Ukraine, calling on Poland to punish those responsible for the recent spillage of a shipment of Ukrainian grain at the border, saw its request emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov on Monday. On the other hand, protesters destroyed around 160 tons of grain in Poland, an act that was classified as the result of “impunity and irresponsibility”. Additionally, […]
Brazil predicts leadership in peanut oil exports in 2024
In February 2024, experts, producers and investors from the peanut sector met in Itaju (SP) to discuss the outlook for the 2023/24 harvest and the innovations that will propel Brazil into leadership in peanut oil exports. Despite occupying 12th place in world peanut production in 2023, Brazil maintains […]
Biodiesel sector claims immediate capacity to meet 20% blend
The numbers available at the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP) confirm: with the current authorized capacity to produce 14.7 billion liters* and a high idle capacity – around 49% –, the Brazilian biodiesel industry has full conditions to meet the blend of biodiesel added to commercial […]
Polish farmers increase protests against grain imports from Ukraine
Poland's farmers have been disrupting traffic with blockades across the country as part of their ongoing protests against Ukrainian grain imports, claiming they affect their profits, World Grain reported. On the other hand, Ukraine argues that this measure undermines its efforts against the Russian invasion, according […]
Biden government will allow greater blending of ethanol in gasoline from 2025, sources say
The White House will approve a request from a group of Midwestern governors to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher ethanol blends, but will push back the start date until next year, two sources familiar with the discussions said. The decision will likely be bittersweet for the biofuels industry, […]
