Mercosur and EU: 25 years of negotiations yield historic results
On December 6, 2024, the economic blocs Mercosur and the European Union announced a significant breakthrough in their negotiations, which have spanned 25 years and spanned multiple administrations on both sides. Although the ratification and implementation process is still long, this agreement represents a historic milestone and opens new perspectives for […]
2024: Connecting markets and reaffirming our commitment
The year 2024 was full of challenges and achievements that expanded our presence in the market and strengthened our global operations. We consolidated our participation in strategic events, contributed to important debates in the sector and reaffirmed our commitment to sustainability. Each of these achievements is the result of a trajectory built with dedication and partnership, and […]
US planting projections: Corn could gain ground in 2025
U.S. farmers may prioritize corn in 2025, buoyed by more favorable prices and changes in the bean-to-corn ratio. November 2025 soybean futures hit contract lows recently, while corn is also near those levels but has relatively better prospects. Planting projections for 2025 On Tuesday, November 2025 soybean futures […]
EU Parliament postpones anti-deforestation law
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved a one-year delay to a landmark anti-deforestation law that will come into effect in December 2025. As a result, the legislation will ban the import of beef, soy and other products linked to forest destruction. In addition, with the approval of lawmakers, countries are expected to […]
Russia may increase oilseed planting in 2025
Russia may expand oilseed planting in 2025 as farmers look for more profitable crops to replace low-margin crops such as wheat, the country’s main agricultural export, Dmitry Rylko, head of the IKAR consultancy, shared this information on Wednesday. For example, Rylko noted that the area […]
India's vegetable oil imports hit record high
India’s vegetable oil imports in November hit their highest level in four months, with refiners ramping up purchases of soybean oil and sunflower oil to replenish stocks following high demand during the festival season, a leading trade body said on Thursday. According to […]
Ukraine attacks Russian port and oil depot in Bryansk
Ukraine has carried out missile strikes on a southern Russian port on the Sea of Azov and used drones to target an oil depot in the western Bryansk region, according to officials, sources and multiple media outlets. While the extent of the damage and the weapons used in the attack on the port […]
Olive oil: Global production should reduce prices in Brazil in 2025
Brazil’s domestic olive oil production is still limited, and the country therefore relies on the European market to meet domestic consumption. Consequently, this dependence leaves Brazil vulnerable to fluctuations in global olive oil production, especially during times of adverse weather conditions in the world’s main olive oil producing regions. Furthermore, in recent years, […]
COP29 addresses climate change in global agriculture
2024 will be the hottest year on record, with a direct impact on global and Brazilian agriculture. The latest report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirms an alarming forecast: 2024 is expected to be the hottest year on record, exceeding for the first time the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels on an annual average. […]
