Fabio NunesFabio Nunes, poultry processing consultant, BrazilFrom the Author - Page 10HomeUS Senate backs repeal of ethanol tax credit, reports WSJThe Senate voted to repeal a $6 billion tax credit for ethanol producers. This is a move that could signal the end of some federal subsidies as part of an eventual budget and debt-ceiling compromise.HomeBrazil: 20% rise forecast in soybean and corn production through 2021Brazilian soybean and corn production is forecast to grow by 25% over the next decade, informs the Ministry of Agriculture in the recently publicized study “Brazil - Agribusiness Outlook 2010/2010- 2020/2021” made in partnership with EMBRAPA. José Gasques, coordinator of Ministry of Agriculture’s strategic planning area and head coordinator of the study, says that the projected continuity of the commodities price rise will stimulate the production growth and, therefore, the attainment of the forecast increment.HomeBrazil: meats production forecast to grow 27% through 2021Brazilian chicken, beef and pork production forecasted to grow 27% in the next decade according to the recent study “Brazil - Agribusiness Outlook 2010/2011 a 2020/2021”, a joint initiative of Ministry of Agriculture and EMBRAPA. Currently in 24.6 million MT annually, the production must grow to 31.2 million MT in the period, a 6.6 million MT rise.HomeArgentina: from beef to chicken consumption?Beef consumption in Argentina has been on a seemly steady downward trend. According the Argentinean Meat Industry Chamber local beef consumption decreased 9% in 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, to 51.6 kg per capita. Compared to 2006, tough, when the conflicts between the government and the beef industry arose, consumption plummeted 24.8%.HomeBrazil's next harvest to reach 161 million tonsBrazilian Ministry of Agriculture announced the fifth estimate for the 2010/11 harvest: 161.5 million tons, 7.8% higher than the record harvest of 2010 (149.6 million tons). The cropland area for 2011 harvest, 48.9 million hectares, grew 5.1% compared to 2010.HomeOxfan International new crop report availableThe food price must double in 20-year time, unless the world's leaders promote a series of important reforms, warned the British NGO Oxfan International. Through 2030, the average cost of the key crops from human consumption must grow between 120% and 150%, forecast the NGO in its latest report Growing a Better Future.HomeBrazil 1Q GDP grows 1.3%According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, IBGE, Brazilian 1Q GDP grew 1.3%, totaling R$939.6 billion (US$610 billion). The result is in line with the market analysts expectations and represents the eighth consecutive rise of the GDP.HomeBrazil Ministry of Agriculture forecasts new agribusiness exports recordBrazilian agribusiness exports must set a new record in 2011, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Between May 2010 and April 2011 the agribusiness exports revenue reached US$81 billion, what may sign the 2010 record revenue is soon to be broken.HomeFAO's June Food Outlook issue availableFAO released the June 2011 issue of its Food Outlook. As the organisms says in the document editorial, "Halfway into this turbulent year and with new marketing seasons for major food crops commencing soon, this is a critical time to evaluate current developments in global food markets and to draw the early outlook for 2011/12".HomeBrazil to lead the chicken meat exports in 2011According to Food and Agriculture Organization, in 2011 Brazil blazes the trail to consolidate its position as the leading chicken meat exporter, responding for one-third of the whole chicken meat traded internationally. Besides, Brazil’s soybean production reduced its distance from USA’s to the point that may well threat its leadership in the sector.Broilers & TurkeysCEPAL, Estudio Económico de América Latina y el Caribe 2010-2011Está disponible a través del enlace en estudio arriba.Broilers & TurkeysWal-Mart en conversaciones para comprar la filial de Carrefour en Brasil, informa WSJ AmericasWal-Mart Stores Inc. está en conversaciones para adquirir la filial brasileña de la firma francesa Carrefour, una medida que crearía la mayor empresa minorista de la nación latinoamericana, informó el diario financiero local Valor Econômico en su edición del martes.Previous PagePage 10 of 13Next Page