Conditions and limits of Brazil’s insertion in the international soybean market

ABSTRACT

Brazil has experienced a great boom in the production of soybean. Since the 1960s, the country was capable of diversifying its export matrix, including exports of soybean and its oil, orange juice, and meat. However, the 1982-3 crisis decreased the capacity of the State to support the agricultural sector. This paper aims to analyze the impact of the new financial condition on the production costs of the sector.

KEYWORDS:
International soybean market; agricultural production; agricultural financing