Positive scenario for emerging countries

Our clients, such as China and India, point to high and stable positive targets for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2018. China, with growth of 6,5% and India growing at 7,1%, is the world champion in forecasting growth for 2018.

The average for emerging countries is expected to grow 4,7% this year, compared to 4,6% last year. In Latin America we should see growth going from 1,3% of GDP in 2017 to 2,5% this year; and the highlights are the recovery of Chile, Argentina and Brazil.

News from Brazil reveals that the harvest is going well. We are in a positive mood at the moment, and leaders in the interior of the country believe that we will be able to reverse the expectation of a crop failure due to climate issues.

The plant-based meat sector is doing well, we continue to positively fuel the national economy. The risk in Brazil today is the government and public administration.

And to mitigate this risk, it is time for organized civil society to take command of the Brazilian helm. Whoever pays the bill should be in charge. It's time to talk more about entrepreneurs and cooperatives, rather than Bolsonaro, Lula, Meirelles or Michel Temer. It's time to draw the attention of real and legitimate representations and call on them to lead the country. Where are the national business confederations? Show up.

The gift of agribusiness? Good scenarios from our international customers and positive outlook for the harvest in the country.