Stories for 2017

Monday, November 27th 2017 - 18:02 UTC
Bayer takeover of Monsanto delayed 90 days by Brazil's antitrust agency Cade

Brazilian antitrust agency Cade extended its deadline to review the takeover of Monsanto Co by Bayer AG by 90 days to late March, potentially spoiling plans to wrap up the US$66 billion tie-up by the end of the year.
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 12:16 UTC
Brazil expects to harvest 111 million tons of soybeans in 2017/18 season

Brazilian farmers are expected to collect 111 million tons of soybeans in the 2017/18 season, said consultancy firm Agroconsult, maintaining the same forecast it released in September.
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 12:03 UTC
Canada's PentaNova Energy signs farm-in agreement with YPF in Neuquen basin

Canadian exploration and production company PentaNova Energy announced it signed a final farm-in agreement with Argentine energy company YPF for a further 11% stake in the Llancanelo oilfield, reports Buenos Aires media.
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 11:39 UTC
Argentina moves to ban glyphosate and allows other herbicides

Argentina authorized the use of genetically modified soybean seeds resistant to herbicides other than glyphosate, as the European Union (EU) debates whether to extend the license of weed-killers containing the ingredient.
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 09:42 UTC
US proposal to kill net-neutrality rules, faces a tough legal and public opinion battle

The United States Federal Communications Commission formally released a draft of its plan to kill net-neutrality rules, which equalized access to the internet and prevented broadband providers from favoring their own apps and services. A vote in the controversial proposal is scheduled for next month.
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 09:32 UTC
Volcano alert in Bali as Mount Agung hurls ashes thousands of meters; flights cancelled

Indonesian authorities raised the alert for a rumbling volcano to the highest level on Monday and closed the international airport on the tourist island of Bali, stranding thousands of travelers.
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 09:27 UTC
PDVSA says it has started to repay interest on two bonds nearing default

Venezuela's state-owned oil firm PDVSA said Friday it has started to repay US$233 million in interest on two bonds nearing default, days before the end of the 30-day grace period. Writing on Twitter, the company announced “the transfer process was started to pay the interest on the PDVSA 8,5% 2020 Bonds and the PDVSA 6% 2022 Bonds.”
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 09:21 UTC
Venezuela Oil ministry and PDVSA come under military control

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday tapped a National Guard major general to lead state oil company PDVSA and the Oil Ministry as the OPEC member labors under near 30-year lows in oil production.
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 09:09 UTC
Mexico creates the largest marine protected area in North America

Mexico’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, signed a decree creating a massive marine reserve, spanning 57,000 square miles around the four Revillagigedo Islands—a volcanic archipelago 240 miles southwest of the Baja Peninsula. The reserve is the largest marine protected area yet created in North America.
Monday, November 27th 2017 - 08:48 UTC
For the first time in 400 years, sailors are replacing soldiers as Guard of Buckingham Palace

The Guard at Buckingham Palace in changing in more ways than one: 48 sailors from across the Royal Navy have taken their places in history this Sunday, on the forecourt of Her Majesty the Queen's London residence.