articles about nutrition

A recent OECD study examines two transmission channels through which an oil price shock may affect agricultural markets: higher fertilizer costs and stronger biofuel demand.

The sector continues to face significant uncertainty linked to the repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East, weather-related risks, animal diseases and persistent trade tensions.

World wheat, maize, barley, and sorghum prices fell month-on-month.

This achievement expands Brazil's presence in a market that already had six authorized units.

Swine remains the primary destination for industrial animal feed production, at 13.37 million metric tons, equivalent to about 45% of the total.

The Dominican Ministry of Agriculture and the Inter-American organization agreed to create a regional cooperation platform that will promote innovation, investment, and agricultural trade in the SICA and CARICOM countries.

The strategy aims to build a more affordable and resilient food system in Canada.

In 2024, 9.8 million tonnes of mineral fertilisers were used in agricultural production across the EU.

Cumulative exports for January–April were down 3% in value, mainly due to lower values of exports of cocoa products and pigmeat.

The latest update confirms a contraction in the global corn market for the 2026/27 crop year: the decrease in harvests in the United States and Argentina far outweighs the gains in Brazil and China, which is also putting downward pressure on exports and global stocks. The most recent projections for soybeans, however, remain optimistic, driven by Brazil and the United States, with global production expected to reach a new all-time high despite a slight reduction in ending stocks.

A study led by Embrapa and IICA identified, for the first time, the agtech innovation ecosystem in 23 countries in the region, with Brazil as the dominant player and digital solutions making up the majority of offerings.