We know more about European import legislation than they do, says CNA
From October 16th to 20th, CNA participated in a mission to Europe, promoted by Apex-Brasil's Brazilian Agribusiness Image and Market Access Program (Pam Agro), to present the sustainability of agriculture and seek business opportunities for the sector on the continent. The group had programming in Rome, Italy, and […]
Indian government considers procuring 100% of pulses and oilseeds from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP)
The Indian government is considering procuring 100% of farmers' pulses and oilseeds at a minimum support price (MSP) this year, as reported by Press Reader. At the Central Zonal Council meeting, cooperation minister Amit Shah made a statement. He mentioned that Nafed agricultural cooperative should purchase 100% of production […]
Cargill stops supplying conventional palm oil to the US
Global agribusiness giant Cargill, meanwhile, has announced that it will no longer offer conventional palm oil as part of its US portfolio. The company previously stated that starting in October, its US operations will only offer palm oil certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). The measure, for […]
Losses in Ukraine's grain sector could reach US$3.2 billion in 2023 due to war
Losses of the Ukrainian grain and oilseed sector could exceed 3.2 billion dollars in 2023 due to the high cost of logistics, as well as price increases for fuel and fertilizers, which threaten to reduce the sown areas next year and beyond , farmer unions said on Thursday. Ukraine, […]
Understand how the variation in the dollar impacts Brazilian producers
The variation of the dollar plays a fundamental role in the Brazilian economy, especially in the agricultural sector. The costs of the new harvest and the drop in commodity prices are challenging Brazilian producers in the current scenario. The variation of the dollar plays a crucial role in determining profitability and competitiveness in the global market. Producers need […]
EU adopts RED II and ReFuelEU regulations
The European Union (EU) has formally adopted the new Renewable Energy Directive – known as RED II – raising the 2030 target for renewable energy's share of overall EU energy consumption from 32% to 42.5%, as reported by S&P Global . Member states now have 18 months to adopt the legislation, […]
Ukraine says nearly 300,000 tons of grain have been destroyed since July in Russian attacks on ports and ships
Russian attacks on Ukraine's ports and ships have destroyed about 300,000 tons of grain since July, Reuters reported, according to the Ukrainian government. Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said in a statement that Russian military forces attacked six civilian ships and 150 port and grain facilities in 17 attacks […]
Inmet confirms heat wave with temperatures around 40ºC in the Center-West of Brazil
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) confirmed, this Wednesday (18), the alert status of a new heat wave. This is increasing temperatures in Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, western Goiás and some areas in Tocantins. According to the official publication, the intense heat is expected to persist until the next day […]
Tensions in the Middle East, weather in Brazil and corn export forecasts
Some factors can impact the market and impact the international scenario, bringing concerns and expectations, see Grão Direto's analysis below: Tensions in the Middle East: threats from “Hezbollah” against Israel The world is currently witnessing a new escalation of the war in the Middle East , with threats of attacks by the “Hezbollah” group against Israel. This escalation of […]
