The Austral news concentrates the latest information on the dairy market in South America and Oceania. South America: Summer weather affects milk and feed production Milk deliveries in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay in 2020 were significantly higher than in 2019,…
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Brazil increases dairy imports to meet domestic demand [News South America January 2021]
Climate and Crops In South America, and especially in Argentina, the drought present in the last months of 2020 has reduced the forecast for corn and soybean yields. In January, however, rain showers improved the conditions of the crops, but…
Argentina WMP export jumps [News South America n°16/2020]
Period: November 9 – December 4, 2020 Milk production in South America is decreasing after reaching the peak of the season in October. Due to the high temperatures of early summer, the heat stress in dairy cows is increasing. The…
Soybean: prices and market updates | November 2020 [VIDEO]
World Soybean Production is expected to grow for the new season, driven by the United States and Brazil, while China is confirmed as the main destination for the export of Soybean. Soy prices increased in November in the main global…
Brazil: low milk production and increasing imports [News South America n°15/2020]
Period: October 26 – November 6, 2020 Milk production has generally stagnated after peaking over the past couple of weeks in the main dairy basins of South America. Scattered showers have relieved dry conditions in the south region of the…
Rising milk price for Brazilian tambos [News South America n°14/2020]
Period: September 28 – October 23, 2020 In Argentina and Uruguay, farm milk production continues to increase during the spring season, remaining at levels well above the production of 2019. The fat and protein components in milk continue to improve. In…
Milk delieveries are increasing in South America [News South America n°13/2020]
Period: August 31 – September 25, 2020 In South America farm milk production and cow’s productivity are improving, thanks to the favourable temperatures of the spring season. After a long period of drought, Brazil is experiencing wet conditions, improving soil…
Argentina: higher margins for Dairy farmers [News South America n°12/2020]
Period: August 3 – 28, 2020 In Argentina, Uruguay and Chile, Milk production continues to increase mainly due to improved weather conditions and good quality pastures. The increase in Milk production is expected to continue during the spring season. The…
Less milk available for processing companies [News South America n°11/2020]
Period: June 23 – July 17, 2020 In Brazil, Milk production is decreasing. The lack of rains is reducing the availability and the quality of forage in most dairy basins. Due to the decrease in raw milk accessibility, farmgate milk…
Brazil: Covid-19 hits the dairy sector [News South America n°10/2020]
Period: June 8 – 19, 2020 During the past couple of weeks, mild climate conditions in Argentina and Uruguay stimulated the development of crops, and in particular Corn. In addition, the lower temperatures have improved milk yields. In Brazil, milk…
