AgraFood Latin America

摘要

Trade news: The EU has been given four months to correct its import tariffs on Brazilian chicken. Brazil is preparing to take its first farm census since 1995. Grains and oilseeds: Brazil is unlikely to export corn this year, while the country's soy producers face another tough year.. Ecuadorian corn exports are likely to rise sharply, thanks to rapid growth in demand for feed. Meat and Poultry: Brazil has confirmed more cases of FMD in Parana. Brazilian beef exporters are allegedly bribing Russiansto get around a trade embargo. Mexico is buying more livestock from Australia, while Argentinean poultry output continues to rise. Dairy: Iran is to help Venezuela build two milk processing plants. Brazil is to extend an antidumping measure against powdered milk from the EU and New Zealand. Sugar and ethanol: Brazil is cutting the blend of ethanol in gasoline to prevent shortages. Fruit and vegetables: Bolivian banana exports to the EU have been jeopardised by statements made by the country's president.Coffee: The Brazilian government may help finance a legal challenge to EU tariffs on soluble coffee imports. Food and drink: Chile has set its own certification system for organic products. Meanwhile, Argentine honey exports continue to recover strongly.