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Chicken exports rise 16.5%
3.815 million tonnes of chicken meat were exported by Brazil between January and August 2026, 16.5% more than in the same period of 2025; revenue reached USD 7.543 billion.
Retail potato price rises 69.1%
69.1% was the increase in the retail price of smooth-skinned potatoes in Paraná between August and September 2026, rising from BRL 4.15 to BRL 7.01 per kilogram.
Wheat crop quality deteriorates
182 thousand hectares of wheat remained to be harvested in Paraná: 12% of the area was in poor condition, 42% in average condition, and 46% in good condition.
Production reaches 78.7 million pounds
78.7 million pounds of shrimp were produced by Honduras from January through August 2026, compared with 76 million pounds during the same period of 2025.
Loss of 13 million pounds
13 million pounds of shrimp are estimated to have been lost because of drought and high salinity, reducing the annual production target from 159 million to 146 million pounds.

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Temporary ban on the export of fresh vegetables: peppers, tomatoes, onions and potatoes.

Due to the increase in food prices it has ranged from 5% to 62% compared to the same period last year.

Export Restriction: Wheat, corn, flour, vegetable oil, salt and sugar

Kosovo prohibits the export and re-export of some agro-food products. The decision has been taken to ensure that citizens have access to essential basket items including wheat, corn, flour, cooking oi...

Pakistan bans sugar export to lessen price

This decision was made in the session chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Shareef. The government claims that the export ban would lessen the prices and provide relief to the people.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey has imposed restrictions on the export of butter

The decision to restrict exports was made in order to ensure the security of the domestic market, prevent a shortage of this product in the country, and maintain a balance of supply and demand.

Peru: General provisions for strengthening artisanal fishing in production chains (Supreme Decree No. 003-2022-PRODUCE)

This Supreme Decree establishes the general provisions aimed at strengthening artisanal fishing within the productive chains, with the objective of encouraging the participation of natural and legal p...

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EU: Ban listing and provision of services in relation to shares of Belarusian state-owned entities on EU trading venues

Compliance package.

Chile: Exempt Resolution 166

Declares a situation of agricultural emergency due to the effects of production damage resulting from the water deficit affecting the regions and communes indicated.

EU: Total prohibition for Russian and Belarusian road freight operators to work in the EU

Fifth EU package of measures. Transport Sector: certain exemptions will cover essential items such as agricultural and food products, humanitarian aid and energy.

EU:Prohibition of Russian-flagged vessels to enter EU ports

Fifth EU package of measures. Transport Sector: exemptions apply for medical, food, energy, humanitarian and other purposes.

EU: Targeted export bans

Fifth package of EU measures. Sector Foreign Trade Targeted export bans, worth €10 billion, in areas where Russia is vulnerable due to its high dependence on EU supplies. This includes: quantum comp...

EU: Russian jet fuel and fuel additives banned.

Fifth EU package of measures. Trade Sanctions.

EU: Extension of import prohibitions.

Fifth EU package of measures. Financial Sanction: additional import prohibitions, including on cement, rubber products, wood, spirits (including vodka), liquor, high-end seafood (including caviar) and...