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Herbicide Drift Costs Southern Brazil’s Wine Industry R$ 210 Million, Halting Investment
A new study shows that herbicide drift, primarily of 2,4-D, has cost the Rio Grande do Sul wine sector an estimated $40.2 million since 2018.
'Very Strong' El Niño Threatens Brazil's 2026/27 Harvest With Systemic Climate Divide
The intensifying El Niño phenomenon, with over 90% probability of a very strong event, creates drought in the Center-West and flooding in the South, putting Brazil's soybean and corn crops at systemic risk.
Brazil Agribusiness Lobby Blasts R$25.8 Billion Debt Relief as 'Insufficient' for Stressed Loans
Brazil's powerful agribusiness lobby rejected a R$25.8 billion rural debt package, saying the figure covers only 13% of the sector's distressed loans, signaling continued credit risk.
Intense El Niño Forecast Poses Dual Climate Risk to Brazil's 2026/2027 Harvest
A very strong El Niño event is forecast to persist into early 2027, threatening Brazil's next harvest with drought and flooding.
China Beef Quota Near Limit, Threatening 55% Tariff on Brazil Meat Exports
China's Ministry of Commerce says Brazilian beef imports have reached 80% of the quota, triggering a 55% tariff risk for major meatpackers.
Speculators’ Massive Soybean Bet Signals Confidence in Rising Prices for Brazilian Commodity
Large speculators have built a net-long position in soybean futures, signaling strong bullish conviction for Brazil's top export.
Brazil’s Fiagro Funds Hit $8.5 Billion as Agribusiness Securitization Booms
Fiagro investment funds have surged 315%, becoming a tax-exempt, liquid channel for investors to fund Brazil's massive agriculture sector.
'Super El Niño' Forecast Threatens Brazil Harvest With Split Climate Extremes
Climate experts project an over 80% chance of a very strong El Niño, threatening to split Brazil's 2026/2027 crop season with drought and floods.
Police Arrest Head of Major Brazilian Farmers’ Group in R$708 Million Social Security Fraud Probe
Carlos Roberto Ferreira Lopes, president of CONAFER, was arrested in Brasília for allegedly leading a massive scheme of unauthorized deductions from retiree benefits.
'Super El Niño' Threatens Brazil’s Farm Output, Amazon Logistics With Historic Climate Divide
Extreme weather, potentially surpassing the 2015-16 event, threatens a key global food supplier with drought and floods.
Speculators Hold Extreme Net-Long Position in Soybeans, Signaling Price Risk for Brazil’s Farmers
Hedge funds hold a historically large net-long position in soybean futures, creating significant volatility risk for Brazilian farmers and the global agro-market.
Brazil’s ‘Agri-REITs’ Quadruple in Two Years, Turbocharging Agribusiness Finance
Brazil's Fiagro investment funds, or 'Agri-REITs,' saw a 315% growth in net equity, becoming a key mechanism for financing the country's vast agribusiness sector.
Brazil Police Arrest Family Farmer Lobby Chief in Pension Fraud Probe
Carlos Lopes, head of the Conafer rural confederation, was arrested by Federal Police after nine months on the run in a multi-million-dollar pension scam.
Speculators Pile Into Brazil-Backed Soybean Futures, Betting Big on Price Upside
Large commodity speculators are holding a highly concentrated net-long position in soybean futures, signaling conviction in price increases.
Brazil’s Record Grain Stocks Become Global Buffer Against El Niño Food Shock
Near-record global grain supplies and Brazil’s massive soybean output are cushioning the world food system from a powerful El Niño.
Brazil’s Record Harvest and High Global Stocks Create Buffer Against Looming ‘Super El Niño’
Substantial worldwide grain inventories and Brazil's role as the top soybean supplier are mitigating the risks of food shortages from a major El Niño event.
Brazil Senate Approves R$10 Billion Plan to Decouple Agriculture from Fertilizer Imports
The Brazilian Senate approved Profert, a R$10 billion tax incentive program over five years, to reduce the country's critical 80%+ dependency on imported farm inputs.
Dry Spell Threatens Brazil’s Soybean Planting Season in Key Farming Hubs
Zero rainfall in Sorriso, Rio Verde, and Luís Eduardo Magalhães raises concern over delayed planting of Brazil's massive soybean crop.
Brazil Court of Appeal Affirms Autazes Potash Project, Clearing Legal Hurdle for Fertilizer Supply
A Brazilian Court of Appeal ruled appeals against the Autazes potash project inadmissible, affirming environmental licenses and consultation process.
Geopolitical Shock Hits Brazilian Agribusiness with R$7.2 Billion Diesel Cost Increase
Brazil's agriculture sector is absorbing an extra R$7.2 billion in fuel costs due to a 23% diesel price hike driven by Middle East conflict.
Seven Dry Days in Brazil’s Soybean Belt Threaten Start of Critical New Planting Season
Dryness across Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Bahia is depleting soil moisture, threatening the timely start of soybean planting in mid-September.
Native Vegetation Loss Amplifies Brazil's Harvest Exposure to El Niño Extremes, MapBiomas Finds
A new study from MapBiomas links decades of native vegetation clearing to increased vulnerability for Brazilian agriculture during El Niño events, citing the 2023/2024 drought and floods.
Brazil's Competitive Edge in Agriculture Stokes Global Trade Barrier Fears
ABAG President warns that Brazil's low-cost, high-volume exports will intensify international protectionism against its food sector.
Brazil’s Agro Sector Targets 700 New Global Markets to Solidify Position as Food Powerhouse
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture projects opening 700 new international markets for farm products by year-end 2026, a move aimed at export diversification.
Brazil’s Farm Power Softens Global Food Shock from ‘Super’ El Niño
Near-record Brazilian grain output and advanced tropical farming are adding critical resilience to global food supplies amid the 'super El Niño' climate event.
Brazil’s Record Harvests Buffer Global Food Prices Against ‘Super El Niño’ Drought in Asia
Near-record Brazilian soy and corn output is stabilizing global supply chains as the intense El Niño phenomenon dries out crops in Asia and Australia.
Speculators Maintain Highly Concentrated Net-Long Bet on Soybeans, Highlighting Risk for Brazil's Key Export
Managed money positions in soybean futures remain near historical highs, signaling a crowded bet that impacts Brazil's massive crop.
Severe El Niño Forecast Threatens Brazil’s Northeast With Extended Drought, Compromising Agriculture and Water Security
The Northeast region faces severe drought and extreme heat through November due to a strong El Niño, threatening crops, livestock, and power supply.
Northeast Brazil Drought Signals Food Inflation Risk, Pressuring FX and Inflation Outlook
Severe drought in Northeast Brazil is threatening regional food crops and livestock, creating a significant near-term risk for national food inflation.
Brazil Agro-Giant São Martinho's Profit Plunges 39.3%, Highlighting Global Price Pressure on Bioenergy Sector
Brazilian bioenergy leader São Martinho saw Q1 net profit fall 39.3%, as low global commodity prices for sugar and ethanol outpaced gains in agricultural productivity, challenging the massive agro-industrial sector.