AGRAFOOD LATIN AMERICA

摘要

Trade news: Chile and China have finalised a trade deal which could give a major boost to Chilean farm exports. A new OECD report sees outstanding prospects for the Brazilian farm sector. Grains and oilseeds: Brazilian grain production looks set to rise sharply in 2005/06 despite the financial problems faced by farmers. Estimates for the Argentine wheat crop continue to be revised downwards. Meat and Poultry: Governments across the region are stepping up efforts to guard against FMD and bird flu. Brazil's recent FMD outbreak is already beginning to hit the country's beef exports. Dairy: Mexico looks set to remain the world's leading importer of dairy products next year. In Brazil, FMD is so far having little impact on dairy exports. Political: Mexican presidential candidates have been explaining how they will resolve the problems faced by farmers. Sugar and ethanol: Brazil is confident that the EU will meet its deadline for eliminating sugar export subsidies. Jamaica has announced plans to downsizeits ailing sugar industry. Fruit and vegetables: Brazilian orange juice producers look set to benefit from the problems faced by their competitors in the US. Mexico has been given the green light to resume canteloupe exports to the US. Food and drink: Economic recovery is enabling Argentina to import more high value food products. Meanwhile, Chile is exporting more processed foods on the back of free trade deals with the US and EU.