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Montevideo, October 30th 2025 - 06:38 UTC

Agriculture

  • Sunday, September 14th 2025 - 14:40 UTC

    Falklands agriculture, grants for the Land Recovery Program

    Some of the eroded shore line in islands of the archipelago recovered with Tussock grass tufts

    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

    “This achievement reflects international confidence in the quality, health, and credibility of Paraguayan production,” Peña said

    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 FAO Meat Price Index reached an new all-time high, led by rising international bovine meat prices, underpinned by strong demand in US and China

    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

    These products are in the animal feed industry

    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.

  • Saturday, August 30th 2025 - 10:18 UTC

    South Korean mission exploring possible Paraguayan meat purchases

    The opening of the South Korean market to Paraguayan beef was deemed imminent

    A South Korean business delegation, including representatives from the Korea Meat Import Association, is in Paraguay this week to assess its meat industry. This marks the first time Korean private-sector leaders have visited the South American country before an official market opening, signaling confidence in the process.

  • Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Chile and Saudi Arabia resume Brazilian chicken imports

    So far, 41 countries have resumed purchases from the South American country following this year's detection in southern Brazil

    According to Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Chile and Saudi Arabia have lifted all restrictions on the purchase of chicken meat, it was announced in Brasilia on Monday.

  • Friday, August 22nd 2025 - 10:19 UTC

    Brazil clinches beef export deal with Indonesia

    Indonesia is the fourth most populous market worldwide

    Brazilian meat producers have reached an agreement with Indonesian buyers to export beef from South America's largest country to the world's fourth-most populous nation, the Ministries of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday. The export of live sheep (ewes, rams, lambs) to Algeria was also announced.

  • Tuesday, August 19th 2025 - 20:17 UTC

    Falkland Islands to host first-ever international shearing tri-nations test match

    Winners will share a prize fund of £12,000, split between shearing and wool handling categories. An official reception at Government House will mark the occasion

    The Falkland Islands will host their first international shearing and wool handling test match on 14 November 2025, featuring teams from Wales, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. The landmark event, organized by Falkland Shears in partnership with the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC), will take place at the Falkland Islands Defence Force hall in Stanley.

  • Monday, August 18th 2025 - 05:24 UTC

    Record harvest of corn and soybeans in Brazil, more area sown and good weather

    The soybean crop has been estimated at 169.7 million tons, 15% higher than in 2023/24. Abundant credit and excellent climate helped to boost production

    The 2024/25 corn crop in Brazil was estimated at a record 137.0 million tons by the National Supply Company (Conab) on Thursday; an increase of about 5 million tons compared to last month’s forecast.

  • Monday, August 11th 2025 - 10:25 UTC

    Chile halts meat imports from Argentine Patagonia

    Should a case of foot-and-mouth disease appear north of the Colorado River, it would compromise the entire Argentina, including Patagonia

    The Chilean Government of President Gabriel Boric Font suspended the import of all animals and animal products from Argentina that require foot-and-mouth disease-free certification, in response to the Libertarian administration's decision to deregulate the National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa). This move directly affects exports of sheep meat and bulls from Argentina's provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro, jeopardizing millions of dollars in trade.