Climate Conference
COP30 Legacy Will Be Pragmatism, SB COP Head Says
“Each COP has left a legacy. Brazil’s legacy will be an action plan,” said Ricardo Mussa, who leads a global initiative that gathered proposals and success cases for policemakers
International
COP30
Cattle Production Is Changing. Ranchers Just Want to Get Paid for It
Executives and experts across the chain say ranchers will only adopt sustainable practices if they lead to higher income — and that consumers won’t pay more for clean beef
Biofuels
Brazil May Trade Ethanol Tariffs for U.S. Cuts on Beef and Coffee
Ethanol could become a bargaining chip as Brazil seeks lower duties on key exports; move may pressure local mills amid weak prices
Shares Plunge
Barclays Downgrades FMC as Weak Results and Dividend Cut Erode Confidence
Analysts more than halved its price target to $22 from $48 and downgraded the stock to Equal Weight from Overweight
Crop Care
FMC Plans Facilities Closures Amid Generics Pressure; Shares Plunge
To better compete with generic pesticides, FMC plans to shut down facilities, particularly those producing high-cost active ingredients and formulations
Crop Inputs
Brazil’s Pesticide Sales Fall to The Slowest Pace in Five Years
Tight credit conditions and shrinking soybean margins weigh on farm spending, forcing input suppliers to brace for last-minute purchases
Chicken
MBRF Forms $2 Billion Partnership With Saudi Sovereign Fund, Eyes Riyadh IPO
In a move underscoring MBRF’s ambitions in Muslim markets and paving the way for a potential listing in Riyadh, the Brazilian chicken giant has announced the transfer of its Middle Eastern assets to Sadia Halal, a joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Under the terms of the agreement, […]
Green Beef
Brazilian Ranches Show Beef Can Be Carbon-Positive
One in three cattle farms studied across Brazil removes more CO₂ than it emits, according to new research that highlights the climate potential of improved pastures
Meatpackers
Brazil’s Cattle Sector Undergoes a Productivity Revolution
Efficiency gains are transforming cattle production and could push Brazil’s share on global beef exports, currently at 28%, even higher
Land Market
Brazil’s Forestry Land Promises Higher Returns Than Farmland
With estimated annual returns above 6%, investments in forestry land are already outperforming the appreciation of farmland