In addition to making life easier for farmers, the solution created by AgTech Cromai generates savings and sustainability for crops. The impact generated by the technology is to reduce the use of chemicals by an average of 65% and save about R$80 ($16) per hectare in weed control.

Source: Portal do Agronegocio

According to the projection of Neotrust, e-commerce Data Intelligence company, revenues compared to 2020 should have a growth of 10%, reaching R$ 6.9 billion ($1.3 bn) only online. The average ticket should also grow 12%, reaching R$ 452. ($86 )However, the total number of orders should fall by 3 percentage points (the forecast is that 15.2 million purchases will be made by the date).

Source: Exame

Petrobras issued a new series of bonds in the international market, with a total volume of $1.5 billion and maturity on June 10, 2051, through subsidiary Petrobras Global Finance (PGF). The operation indicates a return to investors of 5.75% per year, with a coupon of 5.5% per year, Petrobras said in a statement.

Source: G1 Economia

Banks and other financial institutions have a balance of R$8 billion ($1.5 bn) to return to Brazilians, according to the Central Bank. The money refers to several situations such as loan installments and unduly charged fees, funds not sought after closure of consortium groups and capital quotas to be returned in credit unions.

Source: Valor Investe

Omega Energia, from the same group as the renewable energy company Omega Geração, will build until the end of 2023 wind or solar projects in Brazil with about 240 megawatts of capacity to meet the contract signed with the German company Bayer.

Source: UOL Economia

The creation of a free trade agreement between Brazil and India could result in a cumulative increase of $21 bn in Brazilian exports to India by 2035, favouring, among other sectors, the sugar chain. According to the study, the reduction of tariff barriers between the countries should benefit the volume of Brazilian exports.

Source: Money Times

Sales of São Paulo industries should grow by 10.2% this year, according to a survey conducted by the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Fiesp) and the Center of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Ciesp). Named São Paulo Industry Directions, the survey was conducted with 400 businessmen between May 6 and 14.

Source: G1 Economia

In the search to meet the future domestic demand for energy based on renewable and low carbon energies, Germany is looking for partners in the world to import green hydrogen and considers that Brazil can be a major exporter of the energy source. Data from the Hydrogen Council indicate that the production and export of hydrogen will account for 20% of the entire global energy demand in 2050, generating a market worth $ 2.5 tn. As Brazil has about 80% of its electricity matrix renewable, it can become a major player in this market.

Source: Canal Energia

The strategic planning of Eletrobras, the largest electricity company in Latin America, foresees investments of around R$200 billion ($38.5 bn) by 2035, if privatization gets underway. In the current scenario, the company would be able to invest only half that amount, according to Rodrigo Limp, CEO of Eletrobras.

Source: Exame