Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
41.88 billion litres is Brazil's estimated total ethanol production for 2026/27, an 11.7% increase from the previous crop season. Sugarcane ethanol would reach 29.98 billion litres, up 9.7%, while corn ethanol would reach 11.91 billion litres, up 17%. The mandatory blend of anhydrous ethanol in gasoline increased from 30% to 32% in late July.
9 daily Neopanamax slots and 25 Panamax slots will be available from September 3, 2026; Panamax slots will decrease to 23 from September 15 amid reduced precipitation in the Canal watershed.
4 groups will organize the daily auction slot for Neopanamax, Supers and Regular vessels from September 3, 2026, according to cargo type and market segment.
14.63 meters of maximum authorized draft is postponed until September 2, 2026, and the adjustment to 14.48 meters is postponed until October 1, based on Gatun Lake levels and weather projections.
32 representatives comprise the indicative membership of Guyana's National Climate Change Committee, representing government, academia, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous peoples and the private sector.
360.8 million tonnes is Brazil's estimated grain production for the 2025/26 crop season, up 2.4% and 8.5 million tonnes from the previous cycle.
143 million tonnes is Brazil's forecast total corn production for the 2025/26 season: 29.5 million in the first crop, about 111 million in the second and 2.4 million in the third.
180.5 million tonnes is Brazil's estimated soybean production for the 2025/26 summer crop; Mato Grosso would account for 51.6 million tonnes.
1,056 farmers affected by the frontal weather systems were recorded by INDAP in the Maule Region as of the week of 7 August 2026.
50% of the 1,056 affected farmers were concentrated in five Maule communes: Chanco, Cauquenes, Pelluhue, Parral and Retiro.
