Kremlin comments on Trump's peace plan, criticizes Biden
The Kremlin said on Monday (25) that it has also observed discussions in the circle of Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, about a possible peace plan for Ukraine. On the other hand, it accused the current administration of Joe Biden of escalating the conflict, instead of seeking a diplomatic solution. The Kremlin spokesman […]
Russia launches new missile in attack on Ukraine
The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that it planned the recent attack on Ukraine, using a newly developed hypersonic ballistic missile, to send a message to the West. Moscow said the attack was a response to “reckless decisions and actions” by Western countries providing military support to Kiev. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had fired […]
Carrefour cuts meat purchases from Mercosur, sparking controversy
Carrefour France’s decision to suspend the sale of meat from Mercosur countries, including Brazil, has caused great outrage and drawn strong responses from agricultural sector entities. The announcement, made by CEO Alexandre Bompard, mentioned concerns related to sustainability and deforestation, but was widely criticized as protectionist and technically unfounded. […]
Wheat on the rise on international stock exchanges
The wheat market showed significant increases this Wednesday (20), driven by the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to an analysis by TF Agroeconômica. On the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the December 2024 contract for soft wheat SRW, relevant for Brazilian producers and exporters, rose 0.50% (2.75 cents/bushel), closing at $552.50. The contract […]
Russia launches intercontinental ballistic missile during attack on Ukraine
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kiev’s air force said. It was the first known use of a weapon with such destructive power in the 33-month-old war. The weapon can carry a nuclear warhead and can reach thousands of kilometers, although it is […]
Soybean futures fall in Chicago as global outlook looms
On Tuesday (19), soybean futures traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) fell, giving back the gains from the previous session. At around 6:20 am (Brasília time), the prices of the most traded positions showed losses of 4.75 to 6.25 points. The January contract was traded at US$ 10.03 per bushel, while the […]
Peanuts: Brazil advances in production and exports
Peanut production in Brazil for the 2024/2025 harvest is estimated at 1.042 million tons, representing an increase of 42.1% compared to the previous harvest. The information was released by Isan Rezende, President of the Federation of Agricultural Engineers of the State of Mato Grosso (FEAGRO MT) and the Agribusiness Institute. The planted area […]
Corn ethanol projects will require R$20 billion, says Itaú BBA
The corn ethanol market in Brazil has indeed experienced significant expansion. From 2019 to the 2023/24 harvest, the share of corn ethanol in total production grew from 2% to 19%. Furthermore, estimates point to an increase of over 22% in the next two years. However, this scenario depends on the […]
How the US-China war affects soybeans and corn
The trade war between the United States and China has been putting strong pressure on the global market for agricultural commodities, especially soybeans, corn and grains, according to Carlos Cogo, from Cogo Inteligência em Agronegócio. The rise in the dollar and the new tariffs proposed by the US make American grains more expensive abroad, harming their […]
