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Amazonian State Aims to Track Cattle Individually by 2026
Para is leading an unprecedented movement in the country, heading a transformation that could enable sustainable cattle ranching
International
Stocks
JBS Secures BNDES Approval for US Listing
J&F, the holding company controlled by the brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista, has signed an agreement with BNDESPar
Crop Nutrients
Nutrien Outperforms Fertilizer Peers Even Amid Brazil Overhaul
This year, Nutrien's shares have risen 8.3% in New York, while Norwegian Yara has gained 3.9% on the Oslo Stock Exchange, and Mosaic has tumbled 6%
Biofuels
Brazil’s Corn-Ethanol Production May Double By 2027
Brazil will face an oversupply that could reduce ethanol prices below gasoline parity for an extended period, says JP Morgan
Soybeans
Rio Grande do Sul Struggles on Weather Losses. Again
Soybean output in the state has been affected by adverse weather for the fourth season in a row, raising concerns on farmers' finances
Tradings
How Cofco Prepares to Gain More Ground in Brazil’s Exports
In recent years, Cofco International has secured a leading position in Brazil’s commodity exports. Now, it is close to filling a crucial gap to gain an even larger share of shipments. By the end of March, the Chinese giant will start operations at its new terminal at Santos Port, tripling its export capacity at Latin […]
Logistics
Brazil’s Truck Obsession Keeps Rising as Railway Investments Fail
The share of railways in soybean transportation from farms to ports declined from 47% in 2010 to 33% in 2023, a study shows
Outlook
Record Harvest, Weak Real Poised to Drive Agribusiness Recovery
If the harvest proceeds as expected, farmers are likely to be in a better position to meet payment obligations in April and May
Commodities
Brazil Coffee Traders' Turmoil May Be Far From Over
Montesanto Tavares' protection request has highlighted the crisis faced by coffee trading companies, a working capital issue caused by an unprecedent price rally
The End of Submission Diplomacy: Brazillian Meatpackers Assert Their Power
Carrefour CEO apologized for a statement questoning the quality of Brazilian beef after meatpackers halted deliveries to the retail chain