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Southern Hemisphere leads freight gains
The steepest year-on-year freight rate gains were recorded in Southern Hemisphere origins—Australia, Argentina and Brazil—in September 2026, partly reflecting plentiful grains and oilseeds exports. -
Freight rises across all 7 key origins
7 of 7 key origins recorded year-on-year increases in grains and oilseeds freight rates in September 2026: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, the European Union and the Black Sea. -
1.7 million disaster displacements
1.7 million new internal displacements caused by disasters were recorded in 2024 in Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, Haiti and Ecuador alone, according to the 2025 Global Report on Internal Displacement cited by the source.
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Southern Hemisphere leads freight gains
The steepest year-on-year freight rate gains were recorded in Southern Hemisphere origins—Australia, Argentina and Brazil—in September 2026, partly reflecting plentiful grains and oilseeds exports.
Freight rises across all 7 key origins
7 of 7 key origins recorded year-on-year increases in grains and oilseeds freight rates in September 2026: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, the European Union and the Black Sea.
1.7 million disaster displacements
1.7 million new internal displacements caused by disasters were recorded in 2024 in Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, Haiti and Ecuador alone, according to the 2025 Global Report on Internal Displacement cited by the source.
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Brazil: Public Rice Purchases to Build Stocks and Mitigate El Niño Impacts
Public initiative authorizing Brazil's National Supply Company to purchase long fine paddy rice from the 2025/2026 crop through public auctions to build public stocks. The measure provides up to R$500 million for purchases intended to mitigate impacts associated with the El Niño phenomenon. Operations may take place in rice-producing states where the market price calculated by Conab exceeds the current minimum price. The maximum purchase price will be 125 percent of the applicable minimum price. Rural producers and producer cooperatives may participate.
Brazil: Extraordinary credit for food supply and food security in response to El Niño 2026-2027
Public expenditure intervention financed through an extraordinary credit of BRL 924,985,960 to strengthen food supply and food security in response to risks associated with El Niño in 2026-2027. Resources finance public food stocks managed by Conab, emergency food distribution, and the acquisition and distribution of products from family farming through the Food Acquisition Program.
The Sustainable Atlantic Rainforest Development Project (Parceiros da Mata, Brasil)
Rural development project implemented in the State of Bahia, Brazil, aimed at strengthening the livelihoods of family farmers and rural communities through resilient production systems, environmental restoration, water security, rural sanitation, technical assistance, institutional strengthening and knowledge management. The intervention supports productive development plans and business plans, investments in productive and community infrastructure, agroecological and agroforestry practices, ecosystem restoration, and actions targeting women, young people, and traditional peoples and communities. The project is co-financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the Inter-American Development Bank and the Government of the State of Bahia.
Policy frameworks
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Temporary Suspension of Tariffs on Beef Imports from Argentina and Brazil
United States President Donald Trump announced a measure allowing tariff-free beef imports from Argentina and Brazil. According to the source, the United States would suspend tariffs for 90 days on 300,000 metric tons of beef to be marketed at a 25 percent discount from the market price. The stated objective is to reduce costs for United States consumers. Imported beef will be subject to inspection before entering the United States market.
Brazil: Ordinance Allocates up to R$500 Million for Rice Purchases and Public Stocks
Interministerial Ordinance MDA/MAPA/MF No. 20 of 2026 authorizes Brazil's National Supply Company to purchase long fine paddy rice from the 2025/2026 crop through public auctions to build public stocks. The measure allocates up to R$500 million for purchases intended to mitigate impacts associated with the El Niño phenomenon. Purchases may take place in rice-producing states where the market price calculated by Conab exceeds the current minimum price. The maximum purchase price will be 125 percent of the applicable minimum price, and rural producers and producer cooperatives may participate.
State Health Preparedness and Response Plan for the El Niño Phenomenon (Brazil)
Plan of the State of São Paulo that organizes health-system preparedness and response to the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. It covers scalable mobilization, alert and emergency measures; meteorological and health monitoring; territorial risk identification; continuity of essential services and treatments; management of medicines and supplies; alternative care routes; coordination with municipalities and other agencies; and protection of vulnerable groups from extreme rainfall, floods, landslides, heat waves, fires and arboviruses.
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ImpactCAF: Towards a resilient, sustainable, and regenerative agricultural sector
Institutional program of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) aimed at evaluating, highlighting, and strengthening the impact of its financing and technical cooperation operations in the agricultural sector of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The initiative promotes a model of sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative agriculture, integrating climate resilience, technological innovation, efficient management of natural resources, and the inclusion of small producers in sustainable value chains.
Semillas de Portal: Participatory agroforestry restoration for family farming in northern Mato Grosso, Brazil
A project supported by Fundo Amazônia, implemented by local organizations such as IOV (Instituto Ouro Verde), in partnership with peasant associations in northern Mato Grosso and Pará, focusing on agroforestry restoration and native seed management.
Sectoral Plan for Adaptation and Low Carbon Emission in Agriculture and Livestock (ABC+ Plan)
The ABC+ Plan is an update of Brazil's Sectoral Plan for Adaptation and Low Carbon Emission in Agriculture and Livestock, which aims to reduce carbon emissions by 1,100 million tons by 2030, representing a sevenfold increase compared to the original plan. It intends to introduce sustainable production technologies in 72.68 million hectares in Brazil, increase the volume of treated animal waste by 208.4 million cubic meters, and increase to 5 million the number of cattle fattened using the intensive pasture finishing method. It establishes a comprehensive approach to productive areas, preserving as much land as possible and complying with the Forest Code, maintaining soil health, and conserving water and biodiversity. The ABC+ Plan provides for the promotion of eight forms of technology including the recovery of degraded areas, forest planting, animal waste treatment, and integrated production systems.
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