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Carla Aranha

Carla joined Czarnikow in 2022 having previously worked at Exame and Valor, leading economic media outlets in Brazil, where she developed projects and news coverage focusing on the agribusiness and commodities markets. Carla is responsible for writing content, providing interesting article´s subjects and reports as well as producing press releases together with the marketing team.

Will Agribusiness Save the Brazilian Economy?

Economy shrinks in Q4 but grows again in Q1.
Agribusiness is the engine of growth, with a record grain harvest.
The crop should earn almost BRL 870b, the best result since 1989.

Carla Aranha

4 days ago

5 min read

From Pest Hunter Robots to Injection into Seeds: The New Agro Startups

Brazilian agritechs raised USD 1.3b in investment in 2022.
Globally, investments in the sector increased 866% in the past decade.
We look at the sector in detail.

Carla Aranha

1 week ago

4 min read

Can Ocean Freight Prices Drop Even Further?

Freight between Asia and the US stabilized at US$ 1,000 after reaching US$ 19,000 in 2021.
Market accommodation might lead to a further drop in prices.
The increase in oil barrel prices, however, represents a worrying factor.

Carla Aranha

4 weeks ago

6 min read

Brazil Launches Tinder for Truck Drivers

App matches self-employed carriers and companies looking for freight.
Founder of the app also talks about the reasons for the increase in freight rates in Brazil.
More than 60% of cargo transport is done by road.

Carla Aranha

2 months ago

4 min read

Brazil May Export 5 million Tonnes of Corn To China in 2023

Brazil might become one of the world’s largest corn exporters.
Brazilian corn is now cheaper than the US corn.
Chinese companies turn to alternative suppliers to diversify imports and increase food security.

Carla Aranha

2 months ago

6 min read

Turnaround in Corn Exports: Brazil May Overtake the US for Sales to China

Brazil should become the world’s leading corn supplier for the 1st time in history.
Expectation is to export 5 million tonnes of corn this year to China, a record volume.
Chinese retaliatory tariffs and logistical issues make US corn less competitive.

Carla Aranha

3 months ago

6 min read

Brazil Develops Tropical Wheat and Predicts Self-sufficiency in 5 Years

Variety could make Brazil one of the world´s largest wheat exporters.
Production already started in the Midwest with good results.
Tropical wheat yield is 3 times higher than that of common wheat.

Carla Aranha

3 months ago

9 min read

How Does Brazil Export Ethanol? Understanding Operations in Santos Port

Cane mills in Brazil are exporting increasing amounts of ethanol.
In January of this year, Brazil broke the record for ethanol shipments.
Among the main export destinations are Europe and South Korea.

Carla Aranha

3 months ago

1 min read

Lula’s Government: After All, What Is Happening to the Brazilian Economy?

Economy is expected to grow just 0.8% this year, from 3% in 2022.
Government spending should reach BRL 100 billion more compared to last year.
Is currency devaluation inevitable?

Carla Aranha

4 months ago

5 min read

Biogas Production Increases 21.3% in Brazil in 2022

The world needs more clean and cheap energy.
Brazilian biogas production reached 2.8 billion cubic meters in 2022.
811 plants are operating, up 7.4% in a year.

Carla Aranha

5 months ago

6 min read

Environmental Protection Increases in Brazil

Protected areas reach 33% of Brazilian territory.
Vegetation coverage increases by 20 pp in São Paulo State.
By 2030, forest expansion in São Paulo, a sugar and alcohol hub, should reach 30%.

Carla Aranha

6 months ago

9 min read

Solar Becomes 2nd Largest Source of Brazilian Electricity

Solar energy has grown by around 40% this year in Brazil.
It’s only second behind hydropower for Brazilian electricity generation.
Brazil is expected to become one of the top five global solar energy markets by 2026.

Carla Aranha

6 months ago

6 min read