Pagina Siete reports: The government proposes the soy producers, the release of 60 thousand tons The government met with the soy industry producers to propose the release of 60,000 metric tons (MT) of soybeans. The industry argued that the volume is not satisfactory, because it does not cover operating expenses. [map obtained from the internet]…
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Dramatic drop in soybean and sunflower
El Diario reports: Dramatic drop in soybean and sunflower The export of soybean and sunflower fell 28% in value terms and 23% in volume terms in January this year [2015], with regard to the same month last year, something that had not happened ten years ago. A report by the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade…
Drought causes losses in a fifth of soybean crops
El Deber reports: Drought causes losses in a fifth of soybean crops ANAPO reported that of the 600,000 hectares of soybeans, 20% have been lost; there are 40% with affectations and another 40% are in good condition. Demetrio Perez, president of the Association of Producers of Oilseeds and Wheat (ANAPO), confirmed the loss of 120,000…
25% price fall of Santa Cruz soybeans, ton is priced at $340
El Diario reports: International prices on six basic food are down: 25% price fall of Santa Cruz soybeans, ton is priced at $340 The price of soybeans presented a downward trend during the last month as a result of a global oversupply and reduced Chinese demand for the oilseed. According to a cruceño producer, the…
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