Agriculture

> They predict that La Niña will affect Uruguayan agriculture Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 09:18 UTC A forest fire during the 2023 drought is fought by an agricultural sprayer in Rocha, eastern Uruguay. Photo: Sebastián Astorga Rostani. Meteorologists have announced a high probability that the La Niña climate phenomenon will affect Uruguay during the 2025-2026 season, which will pose significant challenges for the agricultural sector. La Niña is defined by the anomalous cooling of surface waters in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. This temperature change alters global atmospheric circulation patterns, often resu...

> Boom in Uruguayan wool sector reported Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 10:04 UTC Sheep meat market also remains strong Despite a prolonged decline in herd size, the Uruguayan wool and sheep sector is experiencing a boom driven by record international prices. Wool prices have reached their highest level in at least three years in the South American country, reflecting a dramatic increase in the Australian market. The Australian Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) reached $9.61, its highest level since February 2023, driven by the biggest weekly increase in six years (+7%) and an 18% increase last month. Corriedale w...

> Paraguay: Beef exports grow after third quarter Friday, October 3, 2025 - 10:09 UTC The next step is to diversify and open new markets, considered Senacsa Beef exports from Paraguay recorded a solid performance at the end of the third quarter of 2025 (January to September), as reported by the National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) in Asunción. Beef exports increased 10.5% compared to the same period last year, with a total of 276,764 tons shipped. This is the highest level of beef exports since 2017. Foreign currency earnings from beef exports recorded a significant increase of 31.7%, totalin...

> Soybean shipments from Brazil to China replace purchases from Beijing to the US Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 09:32 UTC Trump's tariff war benefited Brazil and also Argentina After China suspended soybean purchases from the United States between June and August, due to President Donald Trump's tariff war, other suppliers, such as Brazil and Argentina, found a new niche, according to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, which represents 6 million North American farmers. The organization indicated that Chinese imports of American soybeans fell to their lowest level in 2025. In contrast, Brazil b...

> Falklands and slaughter report: normal shortage of sheep, cattle and cattle Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 00:57 UTC In sheep, the situation in the Falklands is relatively normal Outgoing general manager David Roberts provided the latest report The bovine supply is almost zero, which has raised many concerns for local consumption In what was the last meeting of the Agricultural Consultative Committee, at the beginnin...

> Falklands meatpacking company looking for new general manager Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 10:25 am UTC The Falklands slaughterhouse is certified and qualified to export worldwide Falkland Islands Meat Company Ltd. or FIMCo is looking for a new General Manager, who in addition to the duties of the role - ensuring sufficient funds for processing, sales and financial planning - will have to keep the company's Board of Directors informed. In addition to the recently approved five-year business plan, the General Director will be responsible for the operational and strategic management of the company, ident...

> Uruguay explores Mexican markets to boost agricultural exports Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 09:26 UTC Fratti highlighted the Mexican side's commitment to resolving all issues that can be addressed within the scope of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. Uruguay's Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) is working to significantly strengthen trade ties with Mexico, through access to new markets for high-value agricultural products such as citrus and cereals, and seeks to relax meat import protocols. Minister Alfredo Fratti leads a delegation to Mexico for a series of meetings ...

> Falklands promotes its traditions and rural life with farm visits Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:49 pm UTC The Fitzroy tobacconist, from the FLH Group, about forty-five minutes from the capital Stanley Fitzroy's stay in the Falkland Islands celebrated its first open house party on a Saturday this month, with more than 200 visitors enjoying everything the establishment has to offer. Suzi Clarke, from the aforementioned stay, said she was “surprised and excited” by the number of people present. “It would be good to celebrate more of these festivals in the future”, adding “it is extremely important to get p...

> Japan closer to allowing imports of Brazilian beef Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 09:43 UTC A Japanese team will arrive in Brazil this month to inspect the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul, confirmed Fávaro The opening of the Japanese market to Brazilian beef appears imminent, as a Japanese government delegation plans to visit Brazil this month to carry out a final audit of local slaughterhouses. Negotiations gained significant momentum after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's visit to Tokyo in March. Brazilian Agriculture Minister Carlos Fávaro confirmed the news, stating: “They ar...

> Candidate from Guyana elected Director General of IICA Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 2:53 pm UTC The new Director General will take office on January 15th, in a ceremony at the IICA headquarters, in San José, Costa Rica. Muhammad Ibrahim, from the new oil province Guyana, was elected Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) for the period 2026-2030, defeating Uruguay's candidate and the country's former Minister of Agriculture Fernando Mattos. The election was carried out, by majo...