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GTSA searching for a Buenos Aires Residential Specialist Broker
Location: Head Office is in Barrio Norte Buenos Aires Position: Full time Specialised Residential Sales Broker Company: Gateway to South America – Buenos Aires GTSA is a forward thinking rapidly growing company versed in the latest marketing and selling techniques that are used by successful … Continue reading
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Gold Oil and other hard commodities collapse due to slower Chinese growth
Gold headed for its biggest two-day drop in 30 years on Monday as funds accelerated their exits from the market, and investors also cut exposure to oil, copper and grain after underwhelming Chinese growth data. The precious metal slid further … Continue reading
New Zealand offers training opportunites for South American Agri Students
Rural training organisation National Trade Academy has welcomed the government’s push for closer ties with South America. “From our experience there are great opportunities in these markets, particularly for the export education and rural sectors,” says managing director LANZBC director … Continue reading
” Open veins of Latin America” A must read or anyone thinking on doing business or living in Latin America
This translated book begins with a forewords by left wing writer Isabel Allende, and here is just one quote from her introduction of the book: “His work is a mixture of meticulous detail, political conviction, poetic flair, and good storytelling.” The translation … Continue reading
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GTSA Group Profile for South America
Gateway to South America is one of South America’s Southern Cone’s most experienced specialised real estate marketing companies with representation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. We offer a comprehensive selection of rural, lifestyle and residential property throughout the … Continue reading
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Powerful Reasons to Invest in Agro Pools in Argentina Paraguay Uruguay
Agro pools provide investors with the possibility to participate in a diversified pool of agricultural production. There are several reasons, both regarding macroeconomic variables and in respect to the particular of these vehicles which make them a compelling alternative for … Continue reading
Everything you need to Know about Agribusiness pools in Latin America
The following are a series of frequent questions and answers we have received from our customers regarding the main aspects of investing in Latin American agribusiness pools. How do these vehicles work? Investors pool the money via a trust, and … Continue reading
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More German firms keen to invest in Brazil
Germany is keen to boost its already substantial investment in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio summer Olympics, the new president of the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce said here Monday. “There are many (German) companies, particularly small and … Continue reading
Reasons to Invest in Rio de Janeiro Brazil now
Brazil was awarded grade status in 2008 by Moody’s and Standard & Poor which have positioned the country on a foreign investment fast track attracting billions of dollars of foreign investment every year. A stable economy, falling interest rates and rising … Continue reading
LANZBC Latin America New Zealand Business Council News Reprint
The Newsletter is pleased to publish an article by Geoffrey McRae, CEO of Gateway to South America on his experiences in establishing and running a business during the past ten years in Buenos Aires, Argentina and beyond. With a background in farming … Continue reading
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Genetic Modified patents for Seeds put farmers in chokehold
NZ Herald A test case in the US Supreme Court challenges the monopoly on biotech patents by seed giants. 53 per cent of world seed sales are controlled by global seed giants Monsanto, DuPont and Syngenta90 per cent of the … Continue reading
GTSA Founder nominated as a VIP Member of International Who’s Who
Geoffrey McRae of Buenos Aires has been named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who’s Who for Excellence in South American Real Estate Sales Geoffrey McRae is proud to be recognized by his peers and clients for his skills and experience … Continue reading
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Brazil: Nanny nation with the largest number of domestic servants in the world
At 7.2 million, Brazil has the largest number of domestic workers in the world, according to a 2013 report from the International Labour Organisation. While the report is based on estimates, and the data for China and India are unreliable, Brazil’s numbers … Continue reading
GTSA searching for more Country Partners and Commission Brokers
Looking for a change – Join GTSA Company Description – Southern Cone Real Estate Specialists We are an independent company specialising in real estate brokerage and marketing advice for clients who wish to invest or sell properties in Argentina, Brazil, … Continue reading
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All you need to know about sugar-cane in Brasil
1. How much sugar cane is produced in Brazil and around the world? Brazil produced 620 million tons of sugar cane in 2010. World production is close to 1.6 billion tons annually and is concentrated in tropical regions, particularly developing nations in Latin America, … Continue reading
For Santander bank, “Brazil is the most important country in the world”
Banco Santander comes to buy. Sometimes we sell off something, but in Brazil we come to buy,” Botin told reporters before being received by President Dilma Rousseff, putting down rumours doing the rounds in the financial market that he might … Continue reading
New Zealand pension fund shops for offshore farm investments
New Zealand’s state pension fund is looking at buying overseas farmland amid growing demand for food in emerging markets, and it is also interested in assets offered by struggling European banks as well as catastrophe insurance. Crop, dairy and livestock … Continue reading
China must invest in Latin America for food security
South China Morning Post China must invest overseas to ensure its food security, said speakers at the recent Asian Financial Forum. “China and India have to open to global markets like Australia, Africa and Latin America, and invest in these … Continue reading
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Soros-backed Adecoagro ( Argentine Based ) takes land gains to $132m
Adecoagro realised more of the substantial gains within its 283,000-hectare landbank by selling one of its Argentine farms in a deal valuing it at 11 times the purchase price a decade ago. The South America farm operator, in which billionaire … Continue reading
Brazil farmland prices quadrupled over the past decade
Prices for farmland in Brazil surged by an average 14% a year to nearly quadruple over the past decade, well outpacing inflation and nearly matching gains made by São Paulo’s blue-chip Ibovespa stock index, a new study shows. Improving diets … Continue reading
The Chinese give Latin America’s lessons on how they see the world
This article was written by Sean W. Burges, senior associate at the Australian National Centre for Latin American Studies at the Australian National University and was published in The Australian on 5 December) JUST a few weeks after the Australian … Continue reading
Brazil farm land prices up 18% in a year, SLC data show
Prices of Brazilian crop land have soared 18% in the past year, to judge by data from one of the country’s biggest agricultural groups, which revealed plans to take sowings nearly to 300,000 hectares. The 220,000 hectares of Brazilian farmland … Continue reading
LANZBC gives Latin America full Marks for progress on all fronts with a good news report
Part of the Latin American NZ Business Council Report for 2012 It’s axiomatic that bad news trumps the good when it comes to selling newspapers or for high TV ratings and Latin America is no exception to the rule. Sensational headlines … Continue reading
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Are dairying prices going to rise?
Source Savills If you want to know which direction milk prices are likely to move, look at the International milk auction price. The auction price is the purest indication of supply and demand; where prices are high there is clearly … Continue reading
The Brazilian Law on Money Laundering – take precuations!
This article was written by Adler Martins, a law graduate from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and also an MBA graduate from the Fundação Getúlio Vargas,.and was published in October.) Brazil has recently altered its money laundering law. … Continue reading
Is Brazil the reservoir of future agricultural productive capacity?
The following article was published by Dorvers, CattleNnetwork and refers to the agriculture potential of Latin America and Mercosur’s largest economy, Brazil. The column sources are Daryll E. Ray and Harwood D. Schaffer, Agricultural Policy Analysis Center, University of Tennessee, … Continue reading
Brazil Seen Beating U.S. in Soybean Trade as China Buys
By Luzi Ann Javier and Chanyaporn Chanjaroen – Oct 31, 2012 6:41 AM GMT-0300 Brazil, which is set to displace the U.S. as the largest soybean grower this year, may extend that lead as planting is expanded to meet increased … Continue reading
GTSA – Urugugay Press Release: Savills and GTSA offer one of the most advanced Irrigated Dairy Farms in Uruguay for Sale
Savills and Gateway to South America – Uruguay are pleased to offer for sale a Large Scale Irrigated Dairy Farm (San Pedro), a 1042 hectare operational dairy unit in Western Uruguay, an area widely regarded as having some of the … Continue reading
Brazil retains its investor appeal due to stable Government Policies
A stable economy, a burgeoning domestic market and huge untapped reserves of natural resources have led foreign investors to become increasingly interested in Brazil as an investment destination although there are challenges to sustaining this attractiveness according to Ernst & … Continue reading
Attractiveness Survey shows foreign investors remain with great interest in Brazil
MercoPress A stable economy, a burgeoning domestic market and huge untapped reserves of natural resources have led foreign investors to become increasingly interested in Brazil as an investment destination although there are challenges to sustaining this attractiveness according to Ernst … Continue reading
There is not enough farmland to feed the world
ABC By Lucy Barbour If you thought finding enough food to feed the world was a big problem, think again. An American agribusiness adviser the real issue is finding enough farmland to produce it. Philippe de Laperouse is the managing … Continue reading
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The Growth of Agri Business is Following a Worldwide Trend
The following chart published by Business Insider shows a powerful long term trend which should provide solid returns for agribusiness investors over the following years. At the same time that global population is expected to continue growing substantially, arable land … Continue reading
An example of the GTSA monthly Featured Property List sent to 16,000 subscribers each month
Each month we send out to our subscribers in English and Spanish ( and soon in Portuguese ) a list of properties and Investment opportunities from the Countries we specialise in. Occassionally when we are unable to source a property from … Continue reading
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Soybeans Jump To Record As Drought Seen Eroding Harvests In U.S.
Bloomberg By Jeff Wilson - Jul 19, 2012 5:57 PM GMT-0300 Soybean futures rose to a record as the worst drought in more than 50 years threatens to damage crops in the U.S., the world’s biggest grower. Severe to exceptional drought expanded to … Continue reading
Which markets in Latam are best prepared for downturn in global economy?
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Tagged Argentina General, Chile's Economic and Social Stability Fund, Economy of South America, Latin American debt crisis, South America
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In global land rush, a search for good returns are in South America
Phil Corzine was touring South America as part of an agricultural leadership program when he saw the future. The third-generation corn and soybean farmer from Illinois in the American Midwest had already visited Chile and Peru when he arrived in … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil general, Curitiba, South America, Special Advisor in the Brazilian Attorney General's office, World food price crisis
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Update on Property Price Trends in South America June 2012
Lets look at the property markets outside South America first. What is happening there. The main defining factor has been cheap credit and easy mortgage terms over a long period of time which in some cases mean there is no recourse for defaulting property owners at … Continue reading
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En el día de hoy fui a un seminario sobre Marketing digital y Negocios por Internet. Estamos en un mundo donde los actores de la “sociedad de la información” somos nosotros, y como emprendedores, o como empresarios no podemos quedarnos … Continue reading
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Australia a South America Food Competitor invites foreign investors to buy Development Farm Land to help them improve their economy
The Land | 20 June 2012 Australian Trade Minister Craig Emerson defending Shanghai Zhongfu’s offer to acquire 30,000 hectares of new irrigation land. BRONWYN FARR Only a fool would believe Australia’s agricultural development could be funded without foreign investment from sovereign wealth … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese government, Foreign Investment Review Board, foriegn ownership of farm land
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Now is the time to be scouring the Market for good investments to protect your future
As we get older, it seems the hands of time are ticking faster. Every day that passes translates to one less day we have to fulfil our dreams. This is a realistic statement that begs the question: “What do we … Continue reading
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Rio+20 Brazilian The Worlds Food Bowl: Big, bold and worth knowing
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Tagged BBVA, brazil agriculture, Brazil ecomomy, Brazilian government, Brazil’s Energy Research Bureau, Jose Blanco, Prime Minister of Australia Gillard and President, renewable energy, Renewable energy commercialization, renewable energy sector, Renewable resource, Rousseff, wind power
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Latin America holds 42% of the world’s agriculture expansion potential
Source MercoPress Latin America is one of the few regions of the world where agriculture production can expand since it holds 42% of that potential globally, said Victor M. Villalobos Director General of the Inter American Institute for the Cooperation … Continue reading
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Tagged Argriucultural food production, Inter American Institute, Latin America Food production
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Brazil to Invest $38 Billion in Pumping Up Ethanol Production
Brazil is reportedly planning to pump $38 billion into its ethanol sector to help increase production. by Cindy Zimmerman @Domesticfuel.com A statement from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture said the purpose of the government plan is to “meet growing national … Continue reading
World wide large increases in Dairy Production is hurting farm gate prices.
Professor William C Bailey, Chair, Department of Agriculture, Western Illinois University New Zealand based Fonterra ( the worlds largest trader ) reduced its expected payout range for this season (down 30 cents) and forecast an even lower payout for next … Continue reading
Smart phones and Ipads now lead the way when searching for Real Estate News around the world
It seems that there’s really only one smart way to search for property in 2012 – that’s on a mobile device. Over the past week the usage of mobile devices to access real estate listing content blew through yet another … Continue reading
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Tagged Mobile telecommunications, real estate apps, real estate listing content, real estate marketing
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Brazil aims to raise 51.4% the orange juice inventory
In line with growing citrus and agricultural exports from Brazil, BrazArtis, an import-export company based in Rio de Janeiro, today announced a campaign aimed at expanding exports of frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ), cold pressed orange oil (CPOO) and D’lemonene … Continue reading
GTSA Social Media Real Estate Marketing – How well are we doing ?
Over the past two years the way real estate is presented to clients has changed dramatically right around the world. In the past you could put an advertisement in the local newspaper and expect the phone to ring. Property sold. Now that we … Continue reading
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Brazil looks to expand farming cooperation with China
Katia Abreu, who is also president of the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, told Xinhua during a visit to China that the country can provide China with quality agricultural products. The senator said the two countries should expand … Continue reading
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International Listed Funds with Large Farm Land Holdings
Some of the global listed companies with large land holdings and featured in many of the agricultural funds include. In addition to these there is a number of private companies with up to 1,000,000 hectares involved in Agriculture. ie El Tejar in Argentina and Brazil. … Continue reading
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Tagged Agroton, Australian Agricultural Co, Brasilagro, Bunge, China Forestry Holdings, cosan, Cresud, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry, KTG Agrar, Magindustries, MCB Agricole, Oil Palm Uganda Limited, Olam International, Razgulay Group, São Martinho, São Martinho One, Sintal Agriculture, SLC Agricola Brazil, Unión Agriculture Group, Wilmar International
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World Renown Investor Jim Rogers gives his view on Farm Land Investments over the next 30 years
By Carolyn Cui from the Wall Street Jornal Agricultural prices have been rallying for several years now, but Jim Rogers thinks there’s still room to grow. The commodities investor said on Tuesday that he is still bullish on agriculture, calling … Continue reading
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Rabobank raises soybean forecasts on South America
Soybean prices will average $14.75 a bushel in the second quarter, higher than projected last month, as prospects decline for crops in South America, Rabobank International said in a report. The forecast, up from a March estimate of $14 a … Continue reading
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Tagged Agriculture, Argentina General, Brazil general, Chile General, Energy crops, Rabobank International, South America, Soybean, Uruguay General, wheat, www.gatewaytosouthamerica.com
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Brazilian congress approves controversial land use forest bill
Brazil’s Congress voted late on Wednesday to ease rules mandating the amount of forest farmers must keep on their land, delivering a long-sought victory to the country’s powerful agriculture lobby and a political defeat for President Dilma Rousseff. Though the … Continue reading
Do biofuels have a sustainable future?
On paper it seems like an ideal solution. Plant crops, turn them into energy and displace some fossil fuels in the process. The reality is not nearly as straightforward. By John Parnell @rtcc.org Energy crops, as they are broadly termed, … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina General, Bioenergy, biofuels, Biomass, Brazil general, Chile General, Energy, Energy crops, Energy development, food security, Food vs. fuel, forest by-products, renewable energy, South America, Sustainability, Uruguay General, www.gatewaytosouthamerica.com
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Brazil inaugurates new 70 MW wind farm
The wind farm is comprised of 31 wind turbines (from 1.9 to 2.3 MW) with 98-meter towers and 40-meter blades, totaling 138 meters in height, the same as a 50-floor building. EDP Renováveis Brasil celebrated the entry into operation of … Continue reading
En Brasil la caña de azúcar desplaza a la soja como cosecha líder
A un paso de perder el liderazgo en la cosecha brasileña de granos para el maíz, lo que no sucede desde hace más de una década, la soja también podrá perder en 2012, después de 21 años, su lugar de … Continue reading
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Asian investment boom seen in Latin America
Selling soybeans, iron and copper ore and other commodities to Asian countries has transformed Latin America over the past decade, stabilizing economies despite worldwide crises and lifting tens of millions of people into the middle class. Now, say officials from … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina General, Asia, Asia investments Latin America, Asia investments South America, Brazil general, Chile General, China, commodity trade Latin America, commodity trade South America, food trade South America, investments Latin America, Investments South America, latin america, Latin America exports, Peru - General en, South America, South America exports, Uruguay General, www.gatewaytosouthamerica.com
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Irrigated Farming in Bahia Brazil leading the way to Sustainable Farming
The outstanding performance of the Western Bahaian fields in the current crop year now coming to a close, registered with precision and accuracy in the edition of the Western Bahian Yearbook – 2009/10 Crop, was the final touch to a … Continue reading
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Tagged Agricultural Technology and Research Center of Western Bahia, Agriculture Defense Agency of Bahia, Association of Bahian Farmers and Irrigators, Association of Bahian Irrigators, Association of Cotton Growers of Bahia, Bahia, Bahia Fund for Integrated and Sustainable Development, Bahian Agricultural Development Corporation, Brazil general, Integrated and Sustainable Development Fund of Bahia, International Coffee Organization, João Carlos Jacobsen Rodrigues, São Francisco Valley Development Company, Western Bahia
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Grupo Los Grobo says Brazil IPO will have to wait
Argentina’s leading agricultural conglomerate, Grupo Los Grobo, is keeping its planned initial public offering on stand-by as market conditions are not yet suitable. Los Grobo President Gustavo Grobocopatel said in an interview in the coastal city of Cartagena, where he … Continue reading
América del Sur representará 30% de la producción mundial agrícola en 2050
La creciente demanda de alimentos constituye un tema global y que exige políticas no sólo de los países desarrollados. Según estimaciones de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU), la población mundial aumentará de los actuales 6,8 millones a 8,9 millones … Continue reading
Brazil to lead world in biotech crops
Brazil is on course to dislodge the United States as the world’s top producer of biotech crops in the coming years, a leading promoter of farm biotechnology said Tuesday. The US currently holds the lead with 69 million hectares (170 … Continue reading
Brazil expects to export large amounts of banana
Minas Gerais banana production in 2012 is around 657 thousand tons, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistic (IBGE). According to the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies (SEAPA), a raise of 1% on the previous season is … Continue reading
Jim Rogers: Agriculture in my view is one of the best places to be in the Next 30 Years
Agriculture in my view is one of the best places to be in the Next 30 Years , I mean all these people getting MBAs are making (imperative?) mistake , they should get farming degrees …agriculture has been a disaster … Continue reading
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Brazil: soya bonanza
The spectre of some kind of a Chinese “landing” still haunts commodity producers. But in spite of the spooks, this has been a week of good news for producers of soya, Brazil’s third most important export. by Vincent Bevins @blogs.ft … Continue reading
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UN aims to curb farmland grabs
The UN has proposed that countries set limits on the size of agriculture land sales to regulate the growing trend of so-called farmland grabs. By Javier Blas @ft.com The new voluntary guidelines won the consensus of nearly 100 countries this … Continue reading
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Tagged Food and Agriculture Organization, Food politics, food security, latin america, South America, United Nations, UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, www.gatewaytosouthamerica.com
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Investors in Brazil feel tied on land issue
When Simon Veldt’s father and his fellow Dutch immigrant farmers set up the Holambra II co-operative near Paranapanema in southeastern Brazil, the area was known as “Hunger Valley”. The co-operative, launched in the 1960s, built irrigation systems, introduced agricultural techniques … Continue reading
Inversiones extranjeras potencian a América Latina
La incertidumbre sobre la recuperación económica de los países desarrollados y la creciente inserción de las naciones latinoamericanas en el proceso de globalización son factores claves que han permitido que las cifras de Inversión Extranjera Directa (IED) en la región … Continue reading
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China To Increase Soy Purchasers – Benefitting Major Soy Producers Argentina, Brazil & U.S
China’s State of Administration of Grains disclosed that the world’s top buyer of soybeans is on course to import 25% more in the first half of this year than the first six months of last year – benefitting major producers … Continue reading
Can ‘sugar seats’ bring sweet taste of success to Brazil?
Football fans could find themselves sitting in seats made from sugar when Brazil hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 64 years. Brazil has long led the way when it comes to soccer skills, and the country … Continue reading
Brazil to Invest $38 Billion in Pumping Up Ethanol
Brazil is reportedly planning to pump $38 billion into its ethanol sector to help increase production. by Cindy Zimmerman @Domesticfuel.com A statement from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture said the purpose of the government plan is to “meet growing national demand and … Continue reading
Is the commodity supercycle finished or just getting started ?
The new Global world can be a confusing place at the best of times when trying to forecast where we are heading economically. I have enclosed expert opinions to make my point. A new report by Credit Suisse has suggested … Continue reading
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CPFL Renovaveis to Acquire Brazil-Based Wind Project Developer
CPFL Renováveis, an energy generation company, has signed an agreement with Fundo de Investimentos em Participações Brasil Energia (FIP Brasil Energia), Fundo de Investimento em Participações Progresso (FIP Progresso), Servtec Investimentos em Participações (Servtec), and other shareholders to acquire BVP, … Continue reading
Can Brazil feed the world without harming nature?
Brazil is prepared to feed the world without destroying the environment. Our agriculture has grown 247.13% in the last 35 years, but has saved 73.3 million hectares of natural forest. This was the result of investments in technology, generating 151% … Continue reading
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Brazil posts weekly foreign-trade surplus of $1.155 billion
Brazil posted a foreign-trade surplus of $1.155 billion in the second week of February, the trade and development ministry said Monday. In the Feb. 6-12 period, exports climbed to $5.087 billion, while imports also climbed, totaling $3.392 billion. With the … Continue reading
La adopcion global del los cultivos transgenicos continua creciendo
Durante 2011 se cultivaron 160 millones de hectáreas (en comparación con las 148 millones de 2010), de la mano de 16,7 millones de agricultores y en 29 países, entre los que se encuentran 19 países en vías de desarrollo y … Continue reading
Brazil – La Amazonia, transicion de riesgo
“El aire que llega del Atlántico aporta dos tercios de la humedad que provocan las precipitaciones en la cuenca amazónica; el resto se debe a la evapotranspiración, sobre todo de los árboles”, #adp03 Por: Alicia Rivera En la Amazonia brasileña … Continue reading
Developing nations will lead in biotech crops
Farmers in developing nations will sow more biotech crops than those in the industrialized world for the first time this year, with Brazil leading the charge, according to a report issued on Tuesday that showed steady growth in the use … Continue reading
Impsa to build new turbine plant in Brazil as it looks to export
Impsa is building a new R$100m ($58m) wind turbine manufacturing facility in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul to serve Latin America and new export markets. The plant will have a capacity of 140 machines annually and … Continue reading
Latin American farm boom lifts seed and spray industry
South America’s agriculture boom maintained fuelled growth at the big US-based seed and sprays groups – at least until the end of last year – helping Dow Chemical’s agriculture division to a record quarter. Dow Chemical, who farming brands include … Continue reading
Brazil to become fourth biggest market for wind farms in 2012
Brazil may become the world’s fourth largest installer of wind farms in 2012, up from 11th last year, as some developed nations cut subsidies for renewable energy. South America’s largest economy may build wind farms with as much as 2,000 … Continue reading
Brazil’s Cosan net surges on ethanol export revenues
Cosan posted a 142 percent rise in quarterly profit as sales of ethanol exports offset a decline in revenue from the domestic fuel market and falling sugar sales. Net income at Brazil’s leading sugar and ethanol group rose to 93.8 … Continue reading
Sunflower markets look at South America weather
February is the most critical month for oilseed development in South America. Some significant damage has already occurred to soybeans and corn in this region in the past few months, the National Sunflower Association reported. Also, some of the planting … Continue reading
Global outlook for beef is strong, Rabobank says
Global cattle and beef markets are expected to see continued strength this year, with the potential for new record high prices. That’s the conclusion of economists at Rabobank, who also believe “there are limited downside price risks” for the first … Continue reading
5 clues to what 2012 holds for Latin America’s economy
1. Overall picture The economic story of Latin America for the past several years has been how well it fared despite global economic volatility, especially compared with the US and Europe. Growth for 2012 is still expected to be steady. … Continue reading
Brazil: boom times from beans
To understand Brazil today one needs to start with two facts: In 1970 this South American country, with area larger than the continental U.S., could not feed its own people. Today it is the second largest exporter of food and … Continue reading
Warren Buffett prefers Farm Land to buying Gold. You should too.
Today the world’s gold stock is about 170,000 metric tons. If all of this gold were melded together, it would form a cube of about 68 feet per side. (Picture it fitting comfortably within a baseball infield.) At $1,750 per … Continue reading
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¿Cuáles son los cultivos que van a alimentar al mundo en los próximos años?
Ochenta millones, esa es la cantidad de personas que todos los años se suman a la población del mundo. Para alimentarlas, las empresas investigan como impulsar una nueva revolución verde. Por Leandro Africano @Brando Estados Unidos es uno de los … Continue reading
Biotech crops expand 8.1% as Brazil farmers plant more soybeans
Global genetically modified crop plantings rose 8.1 percent last year as Brazilian farmers grew more herbicide-tolerant soybeans while their U.S. counterparts raised more biotech corn and cotton, a non-profit group said in an annual report. The aggregate planted area grew … Continue reading
Ranking de superficie cultivada por países
De ésta nómina de países productores, son pocos los que tienen posibilidades concretas de expandir su frontera productiva. En tal sentido Brasil y Argentina evidencian las mayores posibilidades El Banco Mundial, en base a estadísticas elaboradas por la Organización de … Continue reading
Chile, Brazil and Uruguay among the world’s leading exporters of wood chips
Wood chip exports from Latin America are on track to reach a record high of almost eight million tons in 2011, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. This would be an increase of 7% from last year and of almost 60% … Continue reading
Grupo argentino Los Grobo vende a Mitsubishi Corp una participación del 20% en su nueva división brasileña Los Grobo Ceagro
La empresa argentina de capital cerrado vendió las acciones para financiar un crecimiento más rápido en Brasil. Ceagro es la división brasileña del grupo argentino Los Grobo, uno de los mayores productores agrícolas de Latinoamérica, que cuenta con operaciones en … Continue reading