Brazil demands clarity from Europeans about agreement with Mercosur
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met, this Sunday (10), with European leaders. Furthermore, he reiterated that the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) must be balanced, allowing for an ambitious trade agenda between the blocs. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, in New Delhi, India, reports “Agência Brasil”. […]
Dark chocolate: Cocoa accumulates an increase of 50% in 12 months and could rise further
While the world worries about rising oil prices, one of the most neglected commodities in terms of value is providing its investors with a true “rollercoaster” of emotions. Cocoa, essential in the production of chocolates, ice cream and bakery products, has registered a steady rise in the New York futures market over the last year. Furthermore, […]
Cattle and chicken slaughter increases and pig slaughter falls in the 2nd quarter
In the second quarter of 2023, there was an increase in the slaughter of cattle and chickens. Cattle slaughter increased by 12.6%, while chicken slaughter increased by 4.7%. However, pig slaughter decreased by 1.0%, according to IBGE, compared to the same period in 2022. Compared to the 1st quarter of 2023, chicken slaughter fell […]
India's palm oil imports expected to jump 26% in 22/23, top importer predicts
Record palm oil imports in India boost edible oil market and reduce global stocks consumption and competitive prices lead refineries to […]
Devaluation of corn prices should continue
Several factors are expected to mark the week on the market, impacting corn prices. One of these factors is the geopolitical conflict involving Russia and Ukraine. Although there has been a certain “normalization” in this conflict after the attacks between the two countries, any new movement in these regions could increase the volatility of corn prices […]
Datagro Grains estimates a new record in sports for the Brazilian soy complex in 2023
The DATAGRO Grãos survey indicates a record import of the soybean complex for this year, estimating 123.4 million tons. This represents an increase of 21.4% compared to 2022, when 101.7 million tons were exported. This includes 99.0 million tons of soybeans, 22.0 million tons of […]
Animal fat is a low-carbon option for biodiesel production
Animal fat produces biodiesel with a lower carbon intensity when compared, for example, to that produced from soybeans. In the context of the constant search for cleaner and more renewable energy sources, biofuels emerge as a promising alternative to the use of fossil versions. When talking about low carbon fuel, then […]
Winter wheat sowing in Ukraine remains unchanged despite export crisis
Ukrainian farmers plan small reduction in winter wheat area despite export crisis Ukrainian farmers plan to reduce winter wheat sown area for the 2024 harvest despite higher logistics costs due to wartime export crisis, said a senior agricultural official told Reuters on […]
El Niño may influence the start of planting the new crop
El Niño could affect the planting of the 2023/24 soybean harvest in Brazil, said professor Fabio Marin from Esalq-USP at an Agro Amazônia event in Cuiabá (MT). Sumitomo Corporation's subsidiary, Agro Amazônia, launched the IBI Agro Intelligence application, to assist rural producers in market and climate decisions. The heating of […]
