AGRAFOOD LATIN AMERICA

摘要

Trade news: Brazil has warned that ongoing world trade talks could collapse unless the EU makes more concessions on agriculture. Venezuela aims to become a full member of the Mercosur trade bloc later this year. Grains and oilseeds: Brazil's Amazon region has been hit by the worst drought for more than four decades. Meanwhile, Argentine wheat output is expected to fall sharply this year. Meat and Poultry: Buoyant Argentinian beef sales could be further boosted as a result of Brazil's FMD problems. Colombia has been hit by an outbreak of low-risk bird flu. Meanwhile, Mexico has eased restrictions on poultry imports from the US. Sugar and ethanol: Brazilian ethanol output is rising rapidly, but could still fall behind projected increases in demand. Mexico and the US are gradually edging towards a deal in a dispute over trade in sweeteners. Fruit and vegetables: Peru has been given the green light to begin exporting mangoes to China. Argentina aims to become one of the world's leading olive exporterswithing the next decade. Coffee: Higher world prices should help boost Peruvian coffee export earnings this year. Hurricane damage to Central American crops could be less serious than first thought. Food and drink: Colombia remains the region's leading importer of US foods and farm goods. Companies operating in Venezuela are under pressure to sell idle plants to the state.