Agriculture

Monday, May 5th 2014 - 07:04 UTC
Uruguay displaces Argentina as the main supplier of milk to Brazil

Uruguay's dairy industry has overtaken Argentina as the main supplier of milk to Brazil, according to Globo Rural, a Brazilian site which specializes in farming news. “Brazil's imports were globally 60% Argentine milk and the rest, 40% from Uruguay, but now Uruguay has moved to over 50%, meaning Argentina is losing ground in Latam largest economy and leading Mercosur partner”, Anibal Schaller manager of the Milk Industry Center, admitted to Globo Rural.
Friday, May 2nd 2014 - 09:46 UTC
Major dairy farming invester in Uruguay sells land to recoup losses

NZ Farming Systems Uruguay, the dairy unit of Singapore-based Olam International in Uruguay, has sold some 7,771 hectares of farm land in Uruguay to local interests for about 53.7 million dollars in gross cash proceeds. The transactions would free up cash “for redeployment into more value-accretive projects,” Olam said in a statement.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 23:53 UTC
Coffee prices soar as Brazil's crop plummets because of adverse weather

Because of adverse climate conditions Brazil’s Arabica coffee prices have recently surged 94%, to 2.144 dollars for half a kilogram ($2.30) on the New York futures market.
Friday, April 25th 2014 - 05:31 UTC
Brazil investigating potential case of atypical mad cow disease in Matto Grosso

Brazil is investigating a potential case of atypical mad cow disease, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday, just over a year after several countries banned Brazilian beef imports when a similar case of the disease was confirmed.
Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 - 05:37 UTC
Brazil anticipates lower soy exports because of a weaker Chinese demand

Brazilian soy crushing association Abiove said on Tuesday the nation would export 43 million tons of soybeans from this season's nearly harvested crop, down from its forecast of 44 million tons a month earlier due to weaker Chinese demand.
Monday, April 21st 2014 - 07:25 UTC
China's main soy-bean importers in concerted action to bring prices down

Chinese buyers may default on a further 1.2 million tons of soybeans worth about 900 million dollars being shipped from the United States and South America, to avoid incurring huge losses in a depressed local market, the country’s top soy buyer said.
Tuesday, April 15th 2014 - 23:11 UTC
Argentina prepares to celebrate worldwide Malbec Day on 17 April

Next 17 April is “World Malbec Day” and for the fourth running year Argentina Wines will be promoting the image of the varietal in over sixty events in 55 different cities in 44 countries. This year the event will be supported by the pleasure of good music with the purpose of attracting young consumers, 25 to 35 year old.
Monday, April 14th 2014 - 15:52 UTC
FAO warns agriculture greenhouse emissions have doubled in 50 years

From farming to forestry and fisheries, agriculture greenhouse emissions have nearly doubled over the past 50 years and may increase by another 30% by 2050, according to new estimates from the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
Friday, April 11th 2014 - 08:30 UTC
Brazil says there is enough coffee to supply exports and domestic market

Brazil has enough coffee stocks to supply exports and domestic demand this year even though a severe drought will result in a lower-than-expected harvest, the nation's coffee industry association Abic said on Thursday.
Wednesday, April 9th 2014 - 06:52 UTC
Latest storms and rainy weather could cost Argentina 3 million tons of soybeans

Argentina's crop of soybeans and cereals, and the country's main source of hard currency is threatened by the last few days storms of pouring rainfall, flash floods and mud slides that have punished at least seven provinces. Argentina is one of the world's main suppliers of grains.