New giant
Brazil’s Antitrust Regulator Recommends Approval of Marfrig–BRF Merger
Marfrig and BRF must still be approved by shareholders at meeting scheduled for June 18
International
Chicken
Brazil Rules Out Suspected New Bird Flu Outbreak, Easing Export Concerns
Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry confirmed on Monday that tests on birds from a farm in Ipumirim, Santa Catarina, came back negative
Special Report
Global Genetic Bottleneck Poses Challenge for Poultry Industry
New broiler lines have improved weight gain at the expense of fertility, limiting global chicken supply growth — and extending a cycle of high industry margins
$160 MILLION
Brazil Chicken Giant BRF Strengthens Ties with Saudi Arabia Through New Plant
Sadia’s parent company and the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund to invest $160 million in a processed food plant in Jeddah expected to start operations in 2026
Grains
Brazil Has the World’s Priciest Corn
Brazil currently has the most expensive corn among the main suppliers— a situation that exposes a new market dynamic
Trade War
How Trump’s Tariffs May Impact Brazil’s Exports
Brazil exported $12 billion in agricultural products to the U.S. in 2024, including $3.7 billion in forest products such as pulp
INTERVIEW - EDUARDO ASSAD
How Brazil Can Double Farm Output Without Deforestation
Publications indicate that growing two crops a year in Brazi doubles the land’s productive use from 42% to 80%
From villain to example?
Amazonian State Aims to Track Cattle Individually by 2026
Para is leading an unprecedented movement in the country, heading a transformation that could enable sustainable cattle ranching
Stocks
JBS Secures BNDES Approval for US Listing
J&F, the holding company controlled by the brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista, has signed an agreement with BNDESPar
Crop Nutrients
Nutrien Outperforms Fertilizer Peers Even Amid Brazil Overhaul
This year, Nutrien's shares have risen 8.3% in New York, while Norwegian Yara has gained 3.9% on the Oslo Stock Exchange, and Mosaic has tumbled 6%