Changes in the EU: Opportunities for Brazil

In February 2025, the European Union (EU) announced significant changes to its environmental and agricultural policy, which directly impact Brazilian agribusiness. According to Roberto Araújo, member of the Scientific Council for Sustainable Agriculture (CCAS), the response to protests by European farmers resulted in the withdrawal of the implementation of the Farm to Fork strategy and the relaxation of […]
Kremlin: Original grain deal not fulfilled

Russia and the United States will discuss reviving an agreement to ensure the security of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, the Kremlin said on Monday, noting that what Moscow saw as essential parts of an earlier agreement on the issue were never implemented. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the agreement […]
US turns to Brazil for eggs

The U.S. has nearly doubled its imports of Brazilian eggs, previously used only for animal feed, and is considering easing regulations on eggs laid by chickens raised for meat as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to reduce sky-high prices caused by bird flu. Supermarkets are not receiving any of the eggs from Brazilian chickens […]
Chicago corn prices defy historical trends

If the recent tariff-driven selloff in Chicago corn futures seemed extreme, that’s because it was, especially considering the season. Big swings in new-crop corn prices are not typically seen in the early months of the year due to uncertainty about upcoming harvests in the Americas. Corn trading […]
North American biofuels face contractions

Biofuels companies in the United States and Canada are cutting production to limit losses amid uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to green fuel subsidies and the potential for a worsening trade war. Impact on agriculture sector and biofuels industry The fractured relationship […]
Abiove reduces Brazil's soybean harvest in 2025

Brazil will harvest 0.5% fewer soybeans in 2025 than expected last month, but the crop will still be a record at 170.9 million tonnes, the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (Abiove) estimated on Wednesday in its monthly review. This represents an increase of 16.5 million tonnes compared to the previous year.
Brazil and Chile strengthen commercial ties in agriculture

Between March 10 and 13, an international mission led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) strengthened trade ties between Brazil and Chile. The focus of the initiative was to strengthen agribusiness production chains. The delegation was attended by the Secretary of Commerce and International Relations, Luís Rua, and […]
With the dollar weaker, soybeans continue to decline in Chicago

According to Grão Direto’s market analysis, the soybean harvest in Brazil advanced last week, favored by the weather and good business opportunities. However, logistical challenges still represent an obstacle for the sector. In terms of exports, the country shipped 16.3 million tons until March 13. The average […]
Indonesia palm oil exports rise

Indonesia’s crude and refined palm oil exports rose 62.2% in February from the previous month, hitting a four-month high, the statistics department said on Monday, as Jakarta’s decision to cut export taxes attracted buyers from Malaysia. Higher palm oil exports […]