date:Apr 09, 2014
growers, said Joubert. They had production losses between 40 and 50 percent, similar to Argentina. The drop in volume is bad for growers because the higher prices that come with less volume haven't been enough to offset production losses. With export prices only about 15 to 20 percent higher than normal, the rise in prices is not enough to salvage the season. In contrast, Brazilian growers have enjoyed a season free from the troubles that hit other South American countries.
Brazilian growers d