AgraFood Latin America

摘要

Trade news: Brazil is pressing China to lift restrictions on soy imports Meanwhile, differences over farm trade continue to pose problems for EU/Mercosur trade talks. Policy: Venezuela has abandoned plans to allow transgenic crops to be planted in thecountry Argentina's organic sector is beginning to lose dynamism. Grains and oilseeds: Soy output in Brazil and Argentina is expected to rise sharply in 2004/05. But Mexico is worried over the prospects for corn producers. Meat and Poultry: Chile and Uruguay are both exporting more meat this year. Meanwhile, Paraguay has completed a massive FMD vaccination campaign. Fruit and vegetables: Chiquita has sold its banana operations in Colombia. Brazilian mango exports could soon be boosted by the opening ofthe Japanese market. Dairy: Venezuela has launched a plan to boost dairy output, while Chile focuses on raising consumption levels. Logistics: Brazil's ports, roads and railways are failing to meet the needs of the farm sector. Sugar and ethanol: Strong Asian demand is boosting Brazilian ethanol exports. Coffee: Recent price rises are having an impact on coffee production in Brazil