Brazil aims to increase its soybean exports by 31.8% over the next decade, targeting 133.2 million metric tons by the 2033–34 season. Brazil’s share of global soy exports rises from 57.18% to 60.1%, consolidating its dominant position in the market. The growth is spurred by soy’s profitability, especially with the expansion of farming into the […]
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