AGRAFOOD LATIN AMERICA

摘要

Trade news: China and Brazil have reached a deal which should help prevent disruptions to soy trade. Modernisation is helping Mexico's farm sector penetrate export markets. Political: Brazil has replaced the entire team responsible for/running the state-run research body, Embrapa Meanwhile, President Lula is backing a controversial irrigation project in the Northeast. Grains and oilseeds: Argentine farmers are beginning to switch away from soy to plant more corn and simseed. Meat and Poultry: Argentina is targeting Chinese beef markets, after being recognised as free of FMD. The country's poultry: and pork sectors are also performing well. Dairy: Pannalat has completed the sale of its Uruguayan subsidiary. Peruvian dairy exports rose sharply last year. Sugar and ethanol: Brazil is to bring forward the sugarcane harvest to prevent possible shortages of ethanol. Mexico is to withdraw price supports for sugarcane producers. Fruit and vegetables: Strong sales to Russia boosted Argentine fruit exports in 2004. Chile is to ship Clementines to the US. Cocoa: Brazilian cocoa output could double by the end of the decade. Food and drink: New research shows obesity to be a major health problem in Brazil.