High production costs have orange growers in Brazil, the world's top orange juice exporter, bracing for a tough citrus season, despite last season's record harvest and high juice prices.

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Rising costs and low rewards have Brazil’s orange growers tearing their trees out.

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Around two years ago, Brazil declared its intention to wean itself off of fertilizer imports by 2020.

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China has authorized Monsanto's Intacta RR2 Pro soybeans (RR2), clearing the way for planting with the second-generation genetically engineered technology across Brazil in the upcoming 2013-14 season, Brazil's Agriculture Ministry said Monday.

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Further proof of a five year dairy price high has been announced by the Centre for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics as shortages of dairy supplies have caused price volatility through May.

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JBS SA (JBSS3), the world’s largest beef producer, plunged after announcing it will take on $2.7 billion in debt from Marfrig Alimentos SA (MRFG3) in exchange for meat-processing plants in Brazil. Marfrig shares surged.

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The Brazilian market now has daily price updates for eggs.

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Brazil's government Tuesday unveiled an 18% increase in farm credit available for the 2013-2014 harvest with the aim of raising the country's agricultural production to new record levels.

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2013 is likely to be a very difficult year for agribusiness logistics in Brazil, according to a report from Rabobank.

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Bad weather and revelations over milk tampering have led to farmers receiving 0.9854 reals/litre, the highest gross milk value for five years.

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Farm implement manufacturers are banking big on Brazil.

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We’re looking for an island nation. Its neighbors to the southwest are the Maldives.

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Transportation and inspection processes have been prioritised by the industry and the Ministry of Agriculture.

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At the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, researchers looked at the effects of relative humidity and turning in incubators machines on the incubation yield and chick performance Study: Incubation’s impact on yield and chick performance

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The production costs of broilers and pigs, according to data provided by Embrapa Swine and Poultry Concordia (SC), fell 4.12 per cent and 0.17 per cent respectively, in April.

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Today, for several reasons, the indigenous question occupies a prominent place on the agenda of the Brazilian government, the Congress, the Justice and the lives of farmers in the country. The National Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA) reports that, for the first time, the President of Brazil is taking charge and assuming the task of managing the different interests involved. And it does so in an unprecedented way, calling various organs of the government to broadly analyze the land problems, in all its aspects.

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Researchers in Brazil looked at the negative effects of fertile egg storage on the egg and the embryo and suggested hatchery management to minimise such problems.

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Widespread agricultural expansion in Brazil destroys equally as much rainforest, negating any benefits for the region. In fact, researchers, publishing a paper in the journal Environmental Research Letters, have called the practice a “no-win situation.”

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Brazil is at risk of scoring an economic own goal if it continues clearing Amazon forest for herding and soya production, according to a new study that has potential implications for global food security.

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After a severe crisis, the swine and poultry industry is expected to resume growth this year. Expectation of specialists and producers will be one of the highlights of the industry's premier event, AveSui May 14-16 May, held in Florianópolis, Brazil.

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Producers of Minas cheese met with the Ministry of Agriculture last week to discuss legislation around the production of cheese made from unpasteurised milk.

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Given the advanced technology in farming in Brazil, Nigeria has called for a close partnership with the country for the development of its agriculture.

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If you are enjoying a cup of Central American organic fair trade coffee, take a minute to savor it.

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National food safety standards for the identification and quality of whey for national and international trade will be developed with the intention being that the industry and public shape the direction of the legislation.

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Monsanto beat expectations in its earnings report Wednesday.

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Research shows that incubation time impacts intestinal and organ development of broiler chicks.

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Brazil is to receive funding to provide small and medium farmers with grants to encourage the adoption of sustainable farming methods in states critical to Brazil’s biomass—three in the Amazon region (Mato Grosso, Pará and Rondônia) plus four in the Atlantic Forest region (Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul).

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Monsanto beat expectations in its earnings report Wednesday.

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One of Brazil’s biggest events in the pig sector, the PorkExpo, is going back to its roots in its next edition in 2014.

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Milk prices received by producers in February (January production) moved up 1.35 per cent comparing to the previous month, at 0.8219 real per liter (0.4163 dollar) – net price, according to data from Cepea.

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The cooperative Castrolands, in the heart of Brazil's Paraná state, is rapidly professionalising its swine production.

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February meat exports have risen on 2012 figures with an overall increase of 29.3 per cent, a government report has revealed.

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The world’s largest poultry exporter, Brasil Foods, has reported earnings that beat analysts’ estimates because of cost cuts, higher prices and rising exports.

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Like they do every day just after the sun begins to rise, dairy farmers on horses or motorbikes arrive at the biggest dairy cooperative here to drop off the milk from their cows.

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Emand for corn and soybeans going into planting season is curbed, says Jerry Gulke. He explains what that means for prices.

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Very poor year for Argentine pears and apples exports last year; 2013 prospects improving.

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Reaches agreement on patent royalties with Brazilian soybean farmers.

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Anti-dumping duties have been extended for five years on imports of milk powder from New Zealand and the European Union.

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Soybean futures touched a six-monthg low, missing out on the gains achieved by grains, after US officials lifted their estimates for both US and Brazilian crops, reducing the pressure on prices to ration demand.

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Brazil faces the possibility of widespread energy rationing for the first time since 2001, as a hot, dry summer has deprived hydroelectric dams of needed water while boosting power use to run air conditioners in sweltering cities.

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Chile becomes the sixth country to ban Brazilian beef because of atypical BSE

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Brazil's Northeastern area is suffering its worst drought in decades, a condition which threatens hydro-power supplies in one of the country's emerging agricultural frontiers.

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Brazil warns countries that have banned imports of beef because of atypical BSE

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Although the current market situation does not look that great, with activists going against the industry, the future for poultry production gives reason for optimism. At least that is the opinion of poultry market guru Osler Desouzart. He spoke at the World Poultry Congress in Salvador, Brazil.

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A landholder and power broker in the country’s capital, Katia Abreu has heard all the warnings about ranches and soybean farms carving up Brazilian forests.

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To monitor and evaluate the dynamics of marketing the current crop of corn and the outlook of 2012/13, the Secretaries of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) will meet with representatives of the corn growers, breeders of poultry, eggs, pork industries, feed, human consumption and traders.

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Brazil helped by good weather heading for record soybean and corn crops in 2012/13.

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World’s largest pulp and forestry complex begins operation in south Brazil

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The indices of cost of production of pigs and broilers, calculated by Embrapa Swine and Poultry, fell in November.

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Jan 13 Soybeans closed at USD14.24 3/4, up 6 cents; Mar 13 Soybeans closed at USD14.12 1/4, up 9 1/4 cents; Jan 13 Soybean Meal closed at USD426.90, up USD3.50; Jan 13 Soybean Oil closed at 49.58, up 26 points.

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