Overview by AgriBrasilis - December 20th, 2024 According to gustavo idigoras, president of the Chamber of the Oil Industry and the Center of Cereal Exporters of Argentina, this summer season, “the first wheat shipment in Argentine history will leave for China”. Shipments with wheat from Argentina to China will leave the port of Bahía Blanca, the main port terminal for winter grains. (CIARA-CEC) The Western Region of the State of Bahia has surpassed the State of Minas Gerais to become the largest center for irrigation by center-pivots in Brazil. In the country, 2.2 million hectares are irrigated by center-pivots, which is 14% higher than in 2022. The main cities are São Desidério, State of Bahia, with 91,687 hectares; Paracatu, State of Minas Gerais, with 88,889 hectares; among others, according to Daniel Guimarães, researcher at Embrapa’s Corn and Sorghum Unit. (Embrapa) State of São Paulo leads Brazilian agribusiness exports, with a surplus of US$ 23.22 billion from January to November of 2024, 10% higher than the same period last year. 79.4% of exports are from the sugar-ethanol sector (40.7%), meat sector (11.4%), forestry products (10.2%), juices (9.3%) and soybean sector (7.8%). (Governo do Estado de São Paulo) Central Bank of Chile decided to cut the basic interest rate by 0.25%, to 5% per year. The expectations from consumers and from companies remain pessimistic. The short-term inflation outlook has become “more challenging”, according to the BC, due to higher cost pressures. Chilean Fruit Committee projects 132 million boxes of cherries will be exported in the 2024/25 season, equivalent to 660 tonnes, a record number. “We are happy because we have a peak in November, December and January of cherry shipments, which is essential, where Asia is the main destination for the logistical work of shipping companies with the fruit sector”, said Esteban Valenzuela, Minister of Agriculture. (Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego - MINAGRI) National Animal Health and Quality Service and the Animal Health Services Foundation of Paraguay have signed an agreement to strengthen livestock health and traceability systems in the country. The institutions will work on implementing the Individual Animal Identification System for Cattle in Paraguay, allowing farmers to meet the standards of international markets. (senacsa; FUNDASSA (Animal Health Services Foundation) ) INTERPOL and Paraguayan authorities have arrested 26 people allegedly involved in illegal deforestation and trafficking of native trees in the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. “Illegal deforestation encompasses a wide spectrum of criminal activities, ranging from document forgery to money laundering and corruption”, said Kat Henn, Interpol’s Deputy Director of Environmental Security. (Interpol) #esg #environment #latinamerica #agriculture #agribusiness Агропортал agroxxi.ru Krishak Jagat
