Attack damages grain facility in Ukraine
An overnight Russian drone strike damaged Ukrainian grain infrastructure near the Danube River, as reported by Reuters and confirmed by Odessa regional governor Oleh Kiper. The incident, which occurred on December 6 in the port district of Izmail, crucial for Ukrainian grain exports in recent months, resulted in […]
COP28 approves agreement to move countries away from fossil fuels
After intense negotiations, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change approved a potentially historic agreement this Wednesday (13), expanding the work calendar. The outcome document reflects, for the first time in the history of UN climate conferences, the transition of nations from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. The Emirates […]
Argentina: Milei government announces first economic measures, such as increasing the exchange rate and ending subsidies
Argentina's Economy Minister, Luis Caputo, announced on Tuesday night (12) the first economic package of Javier Milei's government, sworn in this Sunday (10) under the banner of reducing the public sector and state interference in the economy . Caputo began his speech with the statement that the country was moving towards […]
ITAL celebrates its 60th anniversary with book launch
We had the privilege of being actively involved in the launch of the book “ITAL 60 ANOS – Feeding the future with science and technology”, an initiative by the Institute of Food Technology (ITAL). The event, held last Tuesday (12), celebrated six decades of innovation and excellence in the field of food technology. Since its founding in […]
Argentina suspends applications for export licenses for agricultural products
The Argentine government has suspended, until further notice, new applications for export licenses for grains and oilseeds, amid speculation about possible economic measures by the country's new president, Javier Milei, as reported by AgriCensus. At 5pm local time on December 11th, they officially implemented the suspension after a day of high […]
Nestlé, Coca-Cola and Danone face legal scrutiny over 'misleading' bottle packaging claims
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé, US food and beverage conglomerate Coca-Cola Company and global food corporation Danone face legal scrutiny over "misleading" claims made on bottle packaging, according to a report by GreenBiz. According to the report, Nestlé, Coca-Cola and Danone sell bottles […]
Biodiesel stimulates growth in soybean production
The Brazilian soybean industry is on the rise, driven by the growth of biodiesel and optimistic projections for 2024, according to data released by the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (ABIOVE). Data from January to October indicate that soybean grain production will reach 158.1 million tons, with processing […]
Livestock farmers on alert: How to protect livestock amid extreme weather conditions?
The increase in extreme weather conditions in Brazil has put livestock farmers on alert, facing unseasonal heat waves. Faced with this challenge, the question then arises: how can producers take precautions and avoid significant losses to livestock caused by the “heat”? Veterinary doctor Maria Antoanete Brandalize, commercial manager of […]
Climate challenges impact global agricultural markets
In recent days, one of the most discussed topics has been drastic temperature variations at extreme levels, an issue that is generating direct concern among rural producers and the entire agricultural market. With predictions that are not confirmed, farmers in all regions of Brazil and the world are facing challenges with […]
