Brazil’s Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) predicts a record 2023 harvest of 318.1 million tons of grains, legumes, and oilseeds. This is a 20.9% rise from 2022 and a 1.5% uptick from August’s prediction. Farmers plan to harvest 77.8 million hectares, marking a 6.3% year-over-year increase. Compared to August, the area grew by 0.4%. […]
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