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Google Backs Giant Brazil Rice Project to Cut Methane and Permanently Capture CO2
Google announced its largest-ever carbon removal purchase, funding a project in Brazil's rice bowl that uses two innovative methods to cut potent methane emissions and permanently sequester carbon.
Rio Grande do Sul Allows Early Soybean Planting, Voids Federal Crop Insurance for Producers
Brazil's southernmost state, a major soybean producer, will allow farmers to plant soybeans two weeks early, but those who participate will forfeit coverage from the federal agricultural risk guarantee program.
Brazilian Federal Government Pays R$ 80 Million to Cover State Loan Defaults, Totaling R$ 3.13 Billion in 2026
Brazil’s National Treasury was forced to cover R$ 79.95 million in defaulted state and municipal loans in August, pushing the year-to-date total to R$ 3.13 billion.
Lula Pressures Rio Grande do Sul Governor as R$6.5 Billion Climate Fund Stalls
President Lula criticized the slow disbursement of a R$6.5 billion climate infrastructure fund for Rio Grande do Sul, demanding approved resilience projects before releasing the remaining funds.
Brazil's South Backs Green Hydrogen to Cut Fertilizer Reliance, Bolster Agribusiness
Rio Grande do Sul is spearheading projects to use green hydrogen to produce domestic green ammonia and urea, aiming for fertilizer independence and low-carbon grain exports.
Herbicide Drift Costs Southern Brazil’s Wine Industry R$ 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.
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.
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 3tentos Faces Earnings Test After 21.9% Stock Plunge on Grim Outlook
Brazilian agribusiness 3tentos reports Q2 2026 earnings after stock fell sharply on a warning about compressed industrial margins in its biodiesel division.
Extratropical Cyclone Threatens Southern Brazil Winter Crops While Low River Levels Stress Northern Export Logistics
Intense cyclone targets Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul, risking wheat damage, concurrent with low water levels slowing exports from Miritituba port.
'Bomb Cyclone' Threatens Southern Brazil Grain Logistics, Winter Crops; Inmet Issues Danger Alert
An Inmet 'danger' alert for a 'bomba cyclone' from August 6-8 puts Brazilian grain logistics and winter wheat crops in Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná at high risk.
Brazil Earmarks R$850 Million for Corn, Rice Stocks to Counter El Niño Supply Risk
Federal government allocates R$850M for the purchase of 490,000 tonnes of corn and rice to safeguard food security amid 2026/2027 El Niño threat.
New Cyclones, Cold Front Threaten Rio Grande do Sul Crops with 300mm Rain Forecast
New severe weather and 300mm of rain forecast for Rio Grande do Sul puts pressure on Brazil's winter harvest and upcoming soy/corn planting.
Storms Damage São Paulo Cane and Soy; Abag Warns of Supply Impact
Severe storms in São Paulo and heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul spark supply concerns, impacting sugar and corn futures as Abag calls for urgent infrastructure investments.