AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Trade Policy: The EU is set to ban Brazilian beef imports from September 2026 after audits flagged non-compliance with antimicrobial rules, including antibiotic use and record-keeping—raising pressure on Brazil’s meat sector to adjust quickly. Agribusiness Finance: Brazil’s Banco do Brasil will lend about R$210 billion (US$40.5B) for the 2026/27 crop year, with R$170B for commercial farms and R$40B for small and medium producers. Food Prices Watch: FAO reports the June Food Price Index edged down 0.3% from May, though it’s still 2.2% higher than a year ago, with grains and vegetable oils moving in different directions. Animal Health Risk: South Africa’s oxtail supply faces disruption after an administrative certificate dispute blocked Argentine imports, threatening winter prices. Market Signals: Rabobank forecasts a global coffee surplus as Brazil’s record 2026/27 crop reshapes the outlook. Water & Climate: Lake Powell faces ongoing threats from “supercharged bubbles,” as officials work to sustain water levels amid extreme conditions.
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