In 2024, Brazil’s farmers are pivoting from corn to a variety of crops for the second planting season. The National Supply Company (Conab) forecasts a 7.5% reduction in corn cultivation area, dropping to 15.879 million hectares from 17.179 million hectares in 2023. This shift responds to low corn prices, delayed soybean planting, and expected April […]
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