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
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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
Beef
Cattle Prices Surge in Brazil, Squeezing Meatpackers’ Margins
Since September, the cost of livestock has skyrocketed by 50%, with no clear consensus among experts on whether prices have peaked
Bankruptcy
Agrogalaxy Secures Seeds and Fertilizers for ‘Safrinha’ Corn
Agrogalaxy, a major crop inputs retailer that filed for bankruptcy protection, has been working to reach some deals with suppliers to secure products to sell for famers in Brazil’s second-corn crop, known as ‘safrinha’, which seedings starts in the first months of 2025. The arrangements are important to keep the company alive amid its judicial […]
Logistics
Brazil Freight Prices Set to Rise Amid Record Crop, Tight Harvest Window
The logistics challenges of moving the oilseed from farms to ports are huge, a situation that may drive freight prices higher
Food Security
BRF Resumes International Growth Plan Aligned with Saudi Arabia's Kingdom
At the center of the BRF's strategy is the Middle East, a region with growing demand for processed food and halal-related demands