AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBrazil-EU Trade: Brazilian exports receiving Mercosur-EU tariff benefits rose 21% from May to September year over year. Fresh avocado exports jumped 421%, honey 367% and corn oil 266%. Farm Finances: Brazil’s growers face mounting defaults, high interest rates and input costs after Lula’s election win, with producer groups calling for broader rural debt relief. El Niño Risks: Drought is already hitting parts of Latin America. In Bolivia, it has affected 78,000 families and killed more than 75,000 cattle; BBVA is reviewing loan risks for clients in Peru, Argentina and Colombia. Crop Outlook: Peru’s blueberry season started early as its avocado campaign ended with better prices, while El Niño has delayed the start of Chile’s cherry season.
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