The invisible heat that weighs on agribusiness

Published 2025년 10월 15일

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The increase in temperatures in Brazil is no longer just an environmental issue, but also an economic one, according to strategic management expert, Claudemir Ozorio Alves da Silva. Studies by Embrapa indicate that the heat and solar refraction in warehouses and silos compromise the quality of grains, while pests become obstacles to international trade, threatening the competitiveness of Brazilian soybeans. Agricultural production also suffers from changes in the rainfall pattern and extreme events, directly impacting productivity.

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The rise in temperatures in Brazil is no longer just an environmental issue, but also an economic one, according to strategic management expert, Claudemir Ozorio Alves da Silva. Studies by Embrapa indicate that the heat and solar refraction in warehouses and silos compromise the quality of grains, while pests become obstacles to international trade, threatening the competitiveness of Brazilian soybeans. Agricultural production also suffers from changes in the rainfall pattern and extreme events, directly impacting productivity. "The warmer climate is altering the rainfall pattern, intensifying extreme events, and directly affecting agricultural productivity and production. In warehouses and silos, the excess heat and solar refraction can compromise the quality of grains," he comments. Research indicates that the heat can raise food prices by up to 3% per year until 2035, according to a study published in the journal Nature in March 2024. The most vulnerable regions include Africa, ...
Source: Agrolink

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