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Agriculture

BNDES approves R$ 7,1 billion for the Harvest Plan in eight days.

The approved credit covers 29,1 transactions, with R$ 5,2 billion for investments and R$ 1,9 billion for operating expenses.

07.08.2026 | 14:16 (UTC -3)

Market

Fertilizer deliveries fell 2,2% from January to May

The market received 15,46 million tons during the period; the war in Iran and restricted credit slowed deliveries

07.08.2026 | 14:09 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Rice farmers are asking for changes to the provisional measure on rural debts.

Organizations advocate for changes to expand producers' access to debt renegotiation lines.

07.08.2026 | 13:57 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Methodology evaluates the potential of digital technologies in agriculture

A tool developed by Embrapa and Unicamp estimates the feasibility of adopting innovations in agriculture

07.08.2026 | 11:31 (UTC -3)

Agricultural GDP

Agribusiness GDP falls 2,01% in the first quarter of 2026

The agricultural sector led the contraction, pressured by falling commodity prices, according to CNA.

07.08.2026 | 10:30 (UTC -3)

New nematode causes 16,5% loss in irrigated rice in Tocantins

Study records Tylenchorhynchus annulatus in flooded rice roots in Brazil for the first time

07.08.2026 | 09:31 (UTC -3)

UPL

Sergio Chidi is the new Portfolio Manager for Insecticides at UPL.

The executive joins the company after stints at Sumitomo Chemical and Pilarquim.

07.08.2026 | 08:55 (UTC -3)

Emater/RS

RS Harvest 2025/26: Wheat begins flowering phase

Emater reports good crop development, despite excessive rainfall, which hinders management and causes localized damage.

07.08.2026 | 08:30 (UTC -3)

Agricultural Market - August 7, 2026

Rain in the US puts pressure on soybeans and corn; wheat gains support.

07.08.2026 | 08:20 (UTC -3)

DJI

DJI launches Agras T55 and dual battery system for T100

New features enhance autonomy, flow rate, solids distribution, and safety resources for agricultural operations

07.08.2026 | 06:49 (UTC -3)

Blue light reduces mating in fall armyworms

Study points to changes in the sexual call, pheromones, and reproductive success of Spodoptera frugiperda

07.08.2026 | 05:48 (UTC -3)

Cooxupé

Cooxupé recovers R$ 622 million for its members.

Final court decision removes Funrural tax on coffee exports made by the cooperative.

06.08.2026 | 17:22 (UTC -3)

Consevitis-RS

Herbicide drift causes R$ 210 million in losses in Rio Grande do Sul

A groundbreaking study reveals the impacts of pollution on vineyards in Rio Grande do Sul between 2018 and 2025 and projects further losses

06.08.2026 | 16:38 (UTC -3)

INMET

Inmet: weather forecast for Friday (7) and Saturday (8)

"Bomb cyclone" maintains storms in southern Brazil; in the interior of the country, low air humidity levels persist.

06.08.2026 | 16:33 (UTC -3)

Freight Law Changes Rules for Cargo Transportation

Enacted this week, the regulation maintains the mandatory use of the CIOT (Electronic Freight Payment System) and monitoring of minimum values.

06.08.2026 | 15:39 (UTC -3)

UNICA

South-Central region reduces sugar milling and production in June.

Ethanol production continues to grow in the 2026/27 harvest, driven by increased production from corn.

06.08.2026 | 15:26 (UTC -3)

MT 2025/26 Crop: Dry weather accelerates cotton harvest.

With work progressing in all producing regions, crop yields are reaching over 400 arrobas per hectare.

06.08.2026 | 14:35 (UTC -3)

Unicamp

RNAi technology advances in bed bug control

Research at Unicamp uses gene silencing to protect soybean crops

06.08.2026 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

Edenred Ticket Log

Ethanol registers lowest average price of 2026.

Biofuel has seen an 8,8% drop in sales since January, increasing its competitiveness against gasoline.

06.08.2026 | 14:24 (UTC -3)

TCP

TCP moves one million TEUs earlier than expected in 2025.

Marco was hit after a record-breaking month of July.

06.08.2026 | 14:17 (UTC -3)

Deral

PR 2025/26 Crop: Corn progresses despite harvest delays.

Deral reports that the second coffee crop has been harvested at 52%, below last year's pace; coffee production rose 7,7% in July.

06.08.2026 | 14:13 (UTC -3)

Corteva

Bianca Guimarães strengthens Corteva's team of biologists

Agronomist will now be responsible for market development and marketing strategy for the biological product portfolio in Minas Gerais

06.08.2026 | 11:08 (UTC -3)

Labor shortage challenges bio-inputs market

Professional qualifications for research, production, and technical assistance will be discussed at an industry forum.

06.08.2026 | 10:47 (UTC -3)

Farsul

Farsul submits amendments to the Provisional Measure on rural renegotiation.

The federation estimates that the changes will expand the reach of the measure among producers in Rio Grande do Sul from 10% to 90%.

06.08.2026 | 10:03 (UTC -3)

Andav Congress

Andav Congress opens 15th edition next Tuesday (11)

The event will bring together agricultural leaders and kick off three days of discussions on innovation, economics, and the market.

06.08.2026 | 09:51 (UTC -3)

Grain aphid exhibits new mutations linked to resistance

Study detects M918L and L932F variants in Sitobion avenae collected in Ireland

06.08.2026 | 09:47 (UTC -3)

Viter

Golmar Beppler Neto takes over marketing at Viter

Manager leaves BASF after eight years and will now lead the Marketing, Market Development and Portfolio areas

06.08.2026 | 08:22 (UTC -3)

Conab

Wheat planting ends and corn harvest progresses in Brazil.

Conab's monitoring indicates good conditions for wheat and progress in the second corn harvest.

05.08.2026 | 16:53 (UTC -3)