Agriculture

Thursday, October 2nd 2025 - 09:18 UTC
La Niña forecast to hit Uruguay's agriculture

Weather forecasters announced a high probability that the La Niña climate phenomenon will affect Uruguay during the 2025-2026 season, bringing significant challenges to the agricultural sector.
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Thursday, October 2nd 2025 - 09:00 UTC
Uruguay's wool sector is going through a boom

Despite a long-term decline in flock size, Uruguay's wool and sheep sector is going through a boom driven by record-high international prices. Wool prices have reached their highest level in at least three years in the South American country, mirroring a dramatic surge in the Australian market.
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Wednesday, October 1st 2025 - 08:32 UTC
Argentina's temporarily dropping export duties shakes CBOT

The government of Argentina temporarily implemented a zero export duty quota on grain shipments (up to a US$7 billion ceiling), which was exhausted by exporters in just three days.
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Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:28 UTC
Brazilian coffee producers foresee price increase of up to 15%

Leading representatives of Brazil's coffee industry mentioned on Wednesday during an event in São Paulo an impending price increase of up to 15%.
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Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:52 UTC
Exports of special Brazilian coffee to US plummet

Brazilian exports of specialty coffee to the United States have plummeted following the imposition of a 50% tariff by President Donald Trump. Last month, Brazil shipped just over 21,600 bags of specialty coffee to the US, representing a staggering 79.5% drop compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé) on Monday.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 18:22 UTC
UK and Brazil to show global leadership on fertilizers sustainability

The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact of fertilizers and boost the resilience of our food production. Priority areas for the partnership will look at protecting biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as developing more resilient supply chains.
Sunday, September 14th 2025 - 14:40 UTC
Falklands agriculture, grants for the Land Recovery Program

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) Department of Agriculture has launched a new Land Recovery Program (LRP), inviting proposals for applied research and demonstration projects that will help restore and protect the Islands’ farmland.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:21 UTC
The Philippines greenlights Paraguayan beef imports

Paraguay's National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) announced on Wednesday that the Philippines' Department of Agriculture has officially authorized the import of beef, pork, and poultry from the South American country, which thus added a new destination to its clientele of almost 60 countries.
Tuesday, September 9th 2025 - 07:01 UTC
FAO August Prices Index almost unchanged; however bovine meat price reached a new all-time high

The benchmark of world food commodity prices remained largely unchanged in August, as increases in meat, sugar, and vegetable oil prices offset declines in cereal and dairy quotations, according to the new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 19:30 UTC
Brazil clinches deal to sell Japan animal fat products

Eager to find alternatives for Brazilian exports after the 50% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, authorities in the South American country announced this week an arrangement with Japan for the export of poultry, pork, and beef fat products.