Agriculture

Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:48 UTC
Trump’s trade war has cemented Brazil’s place as the soybean superpower, says The Economist

They say no one wins a trade war. Certainly, there are fewer bigger losers than soybean farmers in the United States. Since May China, by far their biggest customer, has refused to buy a single bushel in retaliation for Donald Trump’s tariffs. The spat is ruining farmers in Illinois; Mr Trump is set to announce a US$10bn agricultural-relief package. It is also raising costs for crushers in China’s Shandong province, who press beans into animal feed and cooking oil. But there has been one big winner: soybean producers in Brazil. The rift between American farmers and their Chinese clients has let Brazil cement its place as the world’s soybean superpower.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:37 UTC
FAO Food Prices Index slightly down in September except for beef

The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 128.8 points in September, versus a revised August level of 129.7 points. The September reading represents a 3.4 percent increase from a year ago.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil's soybean shipments to China make up for Beijing's purchases from US

After China suspended purchases of soybeans from the United States between June and August, due to President Donald Trump's tariff war, other suppliers, such as Brazil and Argentina, have found a new niche, according to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, which represents 6 million American farmers.
Friday, October 3rd 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Paraguay's beef exports growing stronger after 3Q

Paraguay's beef exports recorded a strong performance at the end of the third quarter of 2025 (January to September), the National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) reported in Asunción.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.