Rice prices have seen a notable decline, dropping nearly 8% since late January 2024. In Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s leading rice-producing state, the price for a 50-kilogram sack fell to R$ 119.10 ($23.82). This decrease, from January’s R$ 129.20 ($25.84), still signifies a 35.2% increase from the previous year. The adjustment follows high global […]
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