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Sweet trouble: Sugar prices surge to 17-month high as govt warns mills against festival hoarding

Raw sugar futures have reached their highest level since March 2025. Strong Indian import demand and Brazilian supply disruptions are driving these gains. India has opened a tax-free import quota to meet domestic needs. The government warns mills against unjustified price increases during festivals. El Niño and oil prices also…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Argentina's Corn Boom: How Ukraine's War and a Record Harvest Made It an Unlikely Winner

Argentina is on track to export a record 10 million tons of corn this fall, fueled by war in Ukraine, European heat and a historic harvest.

Latin Times · Sep 10

Manchester United handed new boost after shock selection decision confirmed

One of Michael Carrick’s key stars will not be travelling on international duty

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Surging Crude Prices Are Supportive for Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.19 (+1.05%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +8.00 (+1.54%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on the +3% surge in crude price (CLV26 ) to a 3.25-month high. Higher crude prices support ethanol prices...

Barchart · Sep 9

Tight Near-Term Supplies and Heavy Vietnam Rains Boost Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +6.50 (+2.23%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is up +46 (+1.33%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with robusta posting a 1-week high. Tightness in near-term supplies is bullish for arabica coffee prices, as ICE arabica coffee inventories fell to a...

Barchart · Sep 9

In 1989, Sting and Trudie Styler backed one rainforest foundation with Chief Raoni. 4 years later, over 12 million acres of Kayapó land gained legal protection in Brazil

The Rainforest Foundation began in 1989, supporting Indigenous Kayapó people in Brazil. This effort secured over 12 million acres of ancestral land for the Kayapó. The organization later expanded its mission to protect rainforests worldwide. It supported local groups in land rights and forest conservation efforts.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Brazilian Supreme Court judge annuls rival's decision, restores federal police chief to his post

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino has restored two senior police officials to their posts, overruling a decision by fellow Justice Andre Mendonca

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Brazil Supreme Court Crisis Just Swallowed the Federal Police Chief, Too: Inside Judicial-Banco Master Scandal

Protests, a purged police chief and a Friday deadline: how the Banco Master scandal is testing Brazil's Supreme Court weeks before the presidential vote.

Latin Times · Sep 9

Forest Restoration Transforms Pasture: REGUA replants 840,000 trees; wildlife returns

The Locke family has successfully revitalized more than 600 hectares of previously degraded land in Brazil. By planting around 840,000 native trees, they have converted former pasture lands back into flourishing forests. This crucial initiative not only reconnects isolated forest areas but also aids wildlife recovery. The Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve…

The Times of India · Sep 9

India can steer expanded BRICS from rapid growth to practical cooperation: Brazil media

The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi will focus on consolidating the bloc's recent expansion. India's Prime Minister Modi is expected to play a key role in this transition. The summit aims to transform collective weight into practical cooperation among diverse members. Areas like development finance and technology will be…

The Economic Times · Sep 9