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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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Mexico evaluates strategies to keep productivity in the agricultural sector growing. Basic grains subsector/n

Coverage of the fertilizer program with free delivery of fertilizer in nine states, in support of small-scale corn, bean, rice and wheat producers, to reduce the impact of inflation.

Reduction of Customs Duties for the Importation of Wheat and Wheat or Meslin Flour (Tranquillón) (Decree 103 Exento)/n

The Decree issued by the Chilean Ministry of Finance provides a list of reductions in the ad valorem duties of the Customs Tariff for the importation of products whose tariff codes appear in a list.

EU bans access to EU ports for vessels registered under the Russian flag.

Exceptions are granted for agricultural and food products, humanitarian aid and energy.

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...

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.

Belgium grants US$ 500 000 to FAO to mitigate the effects of the war

Through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA), Belgium contributed USD 500 000 to FAO to mitigate the effects of the war on the food security of vulnerable rural househo...

Inclusive Recovery Plan "Chile Apoya"

To support groups affected by the COVID19 pandemic, this initiative has six axes: the reincorporation of the formal paid market; public investment; support for sectors lagging behind in the recovery; ...

Mexico and FAO sign agreement to strengthen the agricultural and rural sector in the country

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Government of Mexico (SADER), update collaboration and sign ...

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.

The EU bans any Russian and Belarusian road transport company from preventing them from transporting goods by road with...

However, exemptions are granted for a number of products, such as pharmaceuticals, medical, agricultural and food products, including wheat, and for road transport for humanitarian purposes.

Chile: 588 million (Chilean pesos) for the regions of Maipo Province (commune of Paine) and Melipilla Province (communes...

First delivery of resources from the agricultural emergency, within the framework of the "Siembra por Chile" program.

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.