Agriculture

• Tuesday, August 29th 2023 - 06:38 UTC

  Falklands warns about the return of migratory birds and most probably Bird Flu

  

  With spring on the way, it won't be long before we enjoy seeing the return of migratory birds to the Falkland Islansds. However, with Bird Flu already present in South America, it is likely to enter the Falklands this season.

• Tuesday, August 29th 2023 - 06:34 UTC

  Brazil manages record soybean exports, at lower prices, but much will now depend on the US crop

  

  Despite the slow pace of soybean trade in the past five years, the first seven months of 2023 have seen Brazil achieve a record volume of exports, reaching over 70 million tons, as reported by the country’s National Supply Company (Conab) last week.

• Tuesday, August 29th 2023 - 06:28 UTC

  Chile expects a larger cherry harvest this season and increasing exports 20% is the goal

  

  Spring and summer are coming to the southern hemisphere and the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, Asoex, anticipated that with the new season, the country can comfortably target a 20% target increase for Chilean cherries, (November to February).

• Sunday, August 27th 2023 - 08:41 UTC

  Lula wants Brazil to strengthen its presence in Africa

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Saturday that the South American country wants to open a consulate general in Luanda, the capital of Angola, Agência Brasil reported.

• Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 07:20 UTC

  WindWings: cargo vessel travelling to Brazil fitted with giant sails

  

  A cargo ship fitted with giant, rigid British-designed sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry chart a course toward a greener future.

• Saturday, August 19th 2023 - 10:06 UTC

  Falklands' delegation to Uruguay's Prado agriculture trade show

  

  The Falkland Islands delegation for this year’s Prado agricultural trade show in Uruguay show are all set to attend.

• Thursday, August 17th 2023 - 10:57 UTC

  “Unprecedented declines” in Chilean wine exports: China and UK worst cases

  

  Chile reported in the first half of 2023 “unprecedented declines” in wine exports, totaling 20 million boxes and 584 million dollars, which represents a 24% decrease in both volume and value compared to the same period last year, according to Wines of Chile.

• Thursday, August 17th 2023 - 08:59 UTC

  Brazil: Agrarian reform to focus on women

  

  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Wednesday announced during the 7th March of the Margaridas that his government would resume the National Agrarian Reform Program, albeit with priority for rural women in the selection process of families benefiting from public policies, Agencia Brasil reported.

• Wednesday, August 16th 2023 - 10:55 UTC

  Uruguayan minister tells sheep farmers they must target finer wool

  

  “We are facing the worst crisis in sheep farming,” said Uruguayan Agriculture Minister Fernando Mattos, who added that the situation is not limited to Uruguay but to all world farmers who produce cross bred wool with a 24 to 26 microns fiber. “The new reality are finer wools and we must face it”.

• Saturday, August 12th 2023 - 10:47 UTC

  Bird flu detected in dead sea lions on Tierra del Fuego shores

  

  Argentine authorities Friday confirmed the detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in sea lions found dead on the Tierra del Fuego shores.