The key to success in Brazil: good timing

摘要

Brazil has long been a player in the global cotton market, but only in recent years has its exploded into one of the top producing countries in the world. With its bountiful rains, an abundance of sunshine, and extremely rich and fertile soil, the South American country is a farmer's dream, making it a major player in many crops, including corn, soybeans, coffee and citrus fruits. But no country can escape the ups and downs of the market - or of weather. Both have put a dent in Brazil's expected cotton production this year.