Brazil’s Central-West region is set to achieve a remarkable corn harvest, outpacing the entire European Union (EU) production. The region forecasts 76 million tons, while the EU expects about 52 million tons. The EU ranks fourth globally in corn production. Among leading producers, they trail Brazil (135 million tons), China (277 million tons), and the […]
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