Agriculture

• Tuesday, March 10th 2009 - 06:47 UTC

  Rainfall mitigates Brazilian soy and corn crop forecasts

  

  Soybean and corn output in Brazil this year will drop less than previously forecasted following abundant rains last month which eased crop damage caused by a drought, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

• Wednesday, March 4th 2009 - 16:40 UTC

  Argentine government and farmers reach first agreements

  

  Argentina’s government agreed Tuesday to several demands for dairy, beef and wheat production following a four hours meeting with farm leaders with the unexpected two hours participation of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in the discussions.