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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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