Dry weather is limiting soybean development in Brazil's southernmost state, putting farmers on alert there at the same time as excessive rain is set to disrupt early harvest work in central areas of the country, according to meteorologists.
Dry spell puts southern Brazil soy farmers on alert as rains pound central regions
Indonesian government tells ranchers to import cattle for school meals program
Indonesia is encouraging domestic cattle ranchers to import breeding cows, targeting 400,000 head in 2025, to supply meat and milk for the government's free school meals program, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
China, lower grain prices bolster Brazil beef and chicken export prospects
Beef and chicken exports from Brazil, the world's largest supplier of both meat types, may break new records in 2025, two industry groups said on Tuesday after the release of annual trade data.
China rapeseed meal futures slide after Trudeau announces plans to resign
China's rapeseed meal futures fell to a three-week low on Tuesday after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans to resign sparked hope that trade tensions between Beijing and Ottawa will soften.
Why have cocoa futures hit record highs this year?
Futures markets have seen a record-breaking run in cocoa prices in 2024, a surge exacerbated by the hedge funds that provide much of their liquidity heading for the exit.
China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output
China will accelerate the pace of agricultural and rural modernization and stabilize grain planting area in its quest to ensure stable and high production of grains, state media reported on Wednesday, citing an annual rural policy meeting.
IGC cuts global wheat crop outlook on poor EU harvest
The International Grains Council (IGC) said on Thursday it has trimmed its forecast for 2024/25 global wheat production driven partly by a diminished outlook for the European Union.
Russian farmers ditch wheat for other crops after heavy losses
Russian farmers say they will sow less wheat after heavy losses this year, switching to more profitable crops such as peas, lentils, or sunflowers.
World food prices reach 18-month high in October, UN says
World food prices rose in October to an 18-month high as vegetable oils led increases seen in most food staples, United Nations' data showed on Friday.
U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration
Some U.S. agriculture producers are bracing for the prospect of a fresh trade war under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump again hitting exports of farm goods to China, but they said while any new tariffs would hurt, they felt better prepared.
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