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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) monitors the advance of a new cold front that could cause agrometeorological frosts in soybean and second-crop corn producing regions, especially in the south and southeast of the country. So far, no damage has been recorded, but temperatures near 3°C already pose a risk to sensitive crops.
el-ninoParaguay's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock issued an agrometeorological alert due to the forecast of a sharp drop in temperatures, recommending protection of crops and animals with covers, nighttime irrigation, and controlled use of smoke.
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the Brazilian government, and Embrapa are preparing to launch a center of excellence in Georgetown to transfer technology and knowledge to the Caribbean and Central America, focusing on family farming and climate resilience.
iicaembrapaParaguay's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) issued an agrometeorological alert due to a forecast of a sharp temperature drop starting May 19, with frost risk in the central and southern regions of the Eastern Region. The agency recommends preventive measures for sensitive crops and livestock production.
magFacing a record harvest of 29.5 million tons in the 2025/26 campaign, Argentina is experiencing a decline in wheat protein quality and is studying imports of Paraguayan wheat, recognized as an 'improver grain'. Capeco warns that the planting area in Paraguay could shrink by 10% to 15% due to lack of profitability.
argentinacapecoA survey by the Paraguayan Chamber of Meat (CPC) based on Senacsa data shows that between 2015 and 2025, more than 34,000 cattle farmers left the activity, while about 3% of establishments account for 61% of bovine production. The Eastern Region concentrates 90% of the reduction, with emphasis on San Pedro, Concepción, Caaguazú, Itapúa, and Caazapá.
senacsaTechnicians from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) visited the property of producer Gabriela Maidana Sanabria in San Rafael, Caazapá, and observed good development of hybrid tomato and locote, as well as a mild whitefly infestation, with management recommendations and a nutrition schedule.
caazapahorticulturamagA 16-year-old teenager died on Sunday after falling from his motorcycle on Route PY02 in Dr. Juan Eulogio Estigarribia (formerly Campo 9). Police are investigating whether he was participating in an illegal race at the time of the accident.
campo-9motoDespite positive macroeconomic indicators, sectoral growth is uneven, with agro-exports and trade leading, while industry and construction advance slowly. The exchange rate and a possible minimum wage increase generate tensions.
Paraguay's Social Security Institute (IPS) recorded an increase of 49,005 contributors in the General Regime between April 2025 and April 2026, totaling 835,280 contributors, driven mainly by formal salaried employment and the livestock sector.
ipsParaguay's onion production faces climate-related delays but promises profitability, while the basalt industry, led by Alto Paraná, posts strong economic figures.
alto-paranaParaguay's soybean exports rose 37% year-on-year to 3.94 million tons by April 2026, according to Capeco. Total complex revenues reached $1.93 billion, with Argentina as the top destination. The boom is attributed to strong global demand for plant proteins and biofuels.
soybean-exportsagriculturecapecotradeargentinaThe Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) is working to strengthen the cassava value chain and improve productivity to increase the competitiveness of Paraguayan cassava starch in international markets.
agriculturaindustriaThe 2026 Brangus Autumn Expo, organized by the Association of Brangus Breeders of Paraguay, generated 6.3 billion guaraníes in revenue, surpassing initial projections by over 100%. A top price of 300 million guaraníes was paid for a bozal breeder, one of the highest ever recorded at the event.
brangusexpo-nacionalgeneticaFiorella Migliore, 37, is expecting her second daughter, Melia, due in October, while leading environmental education and regenerative agriculture initiatives at her family's 'Sitio Tereré' in San Bernardino, Paraguay.
fiorella-miglioresan-bernardinositio-terereParaguay's total exports reached $6.2059 billion in the first four months of 2026, a 14.6% increase year-on-year, driven by strong growth in primary products and industrial manufactures, while beef exports declined.
maquilaSenad’s Operación Restaurar combines marijuana eradication with reforestation of native forests, starting in Amambay after binational operations with Brazil.
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