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This report highlights the Brazilian biopesticides market and the current developments in the Brazilian legislation for biopesticides. The report focuses on the “on-farm” production of biopesticides, defined as the production of biopesticides at the farm level for non-commercial use. Government agencies and major stakeholders with a deep interest in the topic have listed several pros and cons relative to the matter.

The Brazilian economy increased by 4.3 percent after a domestic and global demand rebound in 2021. The gross domestic product reached US$1.6 trillion. However, rising inflation and the slow labor market recovery in 2022 have affected purchasing power and expectations of the post-pandemic future.

Post increased its corn production forecast for Marketing Year (MY) 2022/23 to 120 million metric tons (MMT) based on strong demand, increased prices in the domestic and international markets, and diminishing uncertainty over the availability of fertilizers. For MY 2021/22, Brazil’s corn planted area is set to reach new records.

On March 23, 2016, legislation was signed into law to increase Brazil’s biodiesel-use mandate from the current 7 percent, to 10 percent by 2019.

Post forecasts both beef and pork production to continue to increase in 2016 to 9.6 million metric tons and 3.6 million metric tons, respectively.

Post increased its forecast for Brazil’s 2015/16 soybean production to a record 100 million metric tons (mmt).

Post revised broiler production to increase by 3 percent in 2016 to 13.5 million metric tons (MT) from the record production level of 13.1 million MT last year.

This fact sheet is intended to provide a brief overview of Brazil’s agricultural economic situation, including: general economic indicators, social class distribution, land use...