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Brazil's farm commodity prices rise amid rain, export shifts and sustainability moves
Unexpected heavy rain in Brazil's main coffee‑producing regions halted field work and damaged beans, pushing both arabica and robusta prices sharply higher in July. At the same time, Brazil scheduled more than 400,000 tonnes of sorghum for export in August, with the Chinese state trader Cofco handling the bulk of shipments to China.
Nissin Foods Brazil reported that its circular‑economy program recovered roughly 2,170 tonnes of post‑consumer Cup Noodles packaging in 2025, turning the waste into pallets, calendars and other products. Brazilian corn futures fell as the harvest progressed and external prices weakened, while soybeans held firm on domestic port premiums despite a modest dip in Chicago futures. The United States' 37.5 % tariff on Brazilian rice threatens up to US$ 25 million in annual losses for the sector.
Rice prices in Rio Grande do Sul climbed to R$ 70 per 50‑kg sack, the highest level in 14 months, reflecting tight supply and strong industrial demand. Camil, Brazil’s leading rice and bean producer, converted about 98,400 tonnes of rice husk into bioenergy, generating 335.7 MWh in 2025 and reducing its fertilizer purchases.
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Argentina · Brazil · Camil · Cecafé · China · Cofco · David Laborde · Javier Milei · Leonardo Martini · Nissin Foods Brazil · Paranaguá · Ricardo Leite
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazilian corn futures fell on Tuesday as harvest progress increased and external price weakness persisted. www.ocorreionews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Camil used about 98,400 tonnes of rice husk to generate 335.7 MWh of bioenergy in 2025, reducing its fertilizer purchases. exame.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil scheduled at least 400,000 tonnes of sorghum for export in August, with China receiving the majority via the state trader Cofco. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazilian soybean prices remained supported by high port premiums despite a modest decline in Chicago futures. www.spacemoney.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nissin Foods Brazil recovered about 2,170 tonnes of post‑consumer Cup Noodles waste in 2025 through its circular‑economy program. www.noticiasustentavel.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States imposed a 37.5 % tariff on Brazilian rice exports, potentially causing up to US$ 25 million in annual losses for the sector. planetaarroz.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Unexpected rain in key Brazilian coffee‑producing regions in July caused a sharp increase in arabica and robusta coffee prices. www.agronews.tv.br