The outlook for Brazil’s sugar and ethanol sector remains bleak, Fitch says, with more defaults and bankruptcy filings expected.
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Agri a bright spot in South Africa recession
South Africa’s agricultural sector grew 5.5% in Q1 2017 and booked a record maize crop.
UK farmers increasingly worried about Brexit
Despite having widely supported leaving the EU, British farmers are showing a loss of confidence in the sector’s future post-Brexit, an NFU survey finds.
Australia’s agri sector returns 16.4% in 2016
Australia’s agricultural sector achieved double-digit returns last year that were significantly higher than the 9.3% posted in 2015, according to the Australian Farmland Index.
Cyclone Debbie halts sugar’s steady rise
“Prior to the cyclone, crop expectations were some of the best seen in years,” Nick Waters, investment director at Blue Sky Alternative Investments, told Agri Investor.
Agri lenders report widespread economic concerns
Farmer Mac’s survey of 350 agricultural lenders shows commodity prices, liquidity and farm income as top concerns.
China invests record $904m in Australian agri
Chinese outbound direct investment in Australia’s agricultural sector jumped 220% in 2016 compared to the previous year, totaling $903.7 million.
Certified organic operations jump 13% in 2016: USDA
The milestone comes as consumer demands shift in favor of non-GMO and organic products, which has drawn farmers, major food companies and private equity investors to the organic market.
Purdue/CME barometer dips as US farmers prep for 2017 season
David Widmar, agricultural economist at Purdue University, told Agri Investor that the difficulties US farmers will face in the upcoming 2017 season are likely setting in.
Mixed outlook for Australian agri: NAB
National Australia Bank expects cattle prices to fall further in 2017 due to softening demand abroad but is optimistic that weaker Australian dollar will help exports.