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Brazil is one of the largest global producers and consumers of edible dry beans.

After the longest recession in history, Brazil was predicted to kick-start economic growth in 2018.

MY 2018/2019 corn production is forecast at a record 101 million metric tons (MMT), 25 percent higher than MY 2017/2018 production and 2.5 MMT larger than the previous record harvest in MY 2016/2017.

In 2018, Brazil’s food processing industry amounted to US$179 billion, positioning Brazil as one of the major global players in the sector.

Brazil’s MY 2019/20 sugarcane crush is estimated at 627 mmt, a relatively similar output compared to the MY 2018/19 crop (620 mmt).

Following several years of economic and political upheaval, Brazil closed out 2018 on a more even footing.

MY 18/19 corn production is forecast at 95 MMT, 18 percent higher than MY 17/18, on expanded area and excellent conditions for the safrinha crop.

Post forecasts that Brazil will maintain its position as an oilseed production powerhouse in the 2019/20 marketing year.

Post forecasts Brazil’s 2019/20 marketing year (MY) cotton area to reach 1.65 million hectares (ha), an increase of 5 percent compared to the current MY estimate of 1.57 million ha.