Current situation of Ecuador's pork sector: Self-sufficiency and expansion
Ecuador's pig farming sector has shown remarkable growth in recent years, currently meeting domestic demand and aiming for international markets.
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Brazil: Cereal production for 2024/25 is estimated at 322.3 Mt
Good performance is due to the favorable weather during the growth of the first harvests.
Particle size as a key factor in sustainability
In today's context of high production costs and increasing pressure from environmental regulations, swine production faces the challenge of balancing production efficiency with the environmental and economic sustainability of the industry. A key factor in this equation is feed particle size, where simple actions available to the producer can achieve significant improvements.
Commodities trade: What to expect in 2025?
At the risk of being proven wrong by the end of 2025, we will try to break down what we think this year has in store. It's not about using a crystal ball, but rather analyzing the data we already have and weighing its importance. At the end of the year, you can compare and see whether we got it right or missed the mark.
Impact of the Mercosur-EU agreement on the Argentine soybean complex
The Mercosur-EU agreement could bring about significant changes in the trade of the Argentine soybean complex, which represents 49% of the country's exports to the European market. This agreement, currently in the process of ratification, includes progressive reductions in export duties and elimination of import tariffs, improving access to the strategic European market.
USDA corn and soybean projections for the 2024/2025 season - January 2025
Compared to the December report, there was a significant cut in U.S. corn production and ending stocks, while a larger harvest and lower imports were estimated for China. A decrease in the global soybean harvest and ending stocks was projected, derived from a lower forecast for U.S. production.
Brazil: Soybean and corn export performance 2023/2024
Brazil, the world's largest exporter of soybeans, experienced a reduction in the volume exported in 2024, compared to records in 2023.
Argentina: New regulations for animal nutrition industry
These new regulations authorize the import, export, storage, and processing of animal feed products in a more streamlined way while reducing excessive regulatory costs.
China aims to reduce grain use in livestock feeding
China seeks to implement grain-saving actions in the livestock industry to improve efficiency and save grain.
FAO cereal price index stable in December 2024
The FAO Cereal Price Index in December was relatively unchanged from November. For the year as a whole, the Index averaged 13.3% below the 2023 level.
China's grain production reaches record high
China's grain output reached 706.50 million tons for the first time in 2024.
Corn and soybeans: projections for the 2024/2025 USDA – December
Compared to November's report, U.S. corn exports are forecasted higher, lowering grain stocks, while global soy output rises, led by Argentina's growth.
Market projections for EU arable crops until 2035
The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.
FAO cereal price index down in November
Global wheat, barley, sorghum, and rice prices declined in November while maize prices remained stable.
EU and Mercosur conclude negotiations on new agreement
The EU-Mercosur agreement eliminates over 90% of tariffs but faces challenges due to agricultural and environmental concerns.
EU agri-food trade slows in August but maintains surplus
These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published today by the European Commission.