Brazilian agriculture commodity prices show mixed trends
On July 23, 2026 the price of a novilha gorda (fat heifer) reached R$ 330 per arroba in the Paraná, Santa Catarina and Alagoas markets, while the lowest quoted price was in Acre at around R$ 277.
The same day Brazil's boi gordo (fat cattle) price rose 0.06% to R$ 342.65 per arroba in São Paulo, with related livestock markets such as chicken and pork also reporting modest variations.
A related indicator – the number of boi gordo arrobas needed to buy a bezerro – fell below 10 after the recent price recovery, easing purchasing pressure on cattle producers.
Separately, Agroconsult projects the 2025/26 cotton harvest at 4.2 million tonnes of lint, about 1.5% lower than the previous season due to a 4.1% reduction in planted area. Mato Grosso’s planted area is expected to decline, cutting output, while Bahia’s irrigated area remains stable and may boost its output by over 10%.
A livestock‑price discussion on social media highlighted that, unlike automobiles, there is no standard “FIPE table” for bezerros; prices vary with weight, age, genetics and management, underscoring the sector’s complexity.