AgraFood Latin America

摘要

Trade news: Mexico has said it will appeal a WTO ruling against import tariffs on US rice. Mercosur and the EU plan to relaunch free trade negotiations in July. Environment: A sharp rise in deforestation levels has once again drawn the world's attention to the environmental impacts of farming in Brazil. Grains and oilseeds: Uruguay has sent its first soy shipments to the Chinese market. Meanwhile, Argentina has doubled the value of wheat exports so far this year. Meat and Poultry: The US has closed the border to live cattle from the Mexican state of Durango. Meanwhile, Brazil and Chile are both finding new markets for beef exports. Dairy: Chilean condensed milk is gaining ground on world markets But Mexican efforts to reduce dairy imports are havinglittle impact so far. Sugar and ethanol: Brazil has offered to help Jamaica develop ethanol production as an alternative to sugar. Mexico has begun selling off some of the sugar mills taken over by the government in 2002. Fruit and vegetables: Argentinais rapidly emerging as one of the world's leading suppliers of blueberries. Coffee: Colombia and Mexico are both boosting output as world prices emerge from a prolonged slump. Food and drink: A Brazilian plan to protect local wine producers has been rejected by Argentina. Food sales in Peru are rising as the performance of the economy improves.