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Paraguay is home to 15 Manihot taxa, six of them endemic, including Manihot takape, described in 2018 through a research project on wild relatives of economically important crops.
manihotchacolidia-perez-de-molasjuana-de-egea-elsamThe APS is preparing Paraguay’s National Opening of Soybean Planting 2026/27 and projects 3.6 million to 3.7 million hectares for the new campaign. The meeting will examine the outlook for the new cycle, which depends on weather, prices and production costs.
j-eulogio-estigarribiaParaguayan cattle prices rose by about 22% in dollars between January and August 2026, while revenue converted into guaraníes increased by approximately 6%, according to an Appec report. The gap shows how the guaraní’s appreciation affected results in the local currency.
guaraniappecParaguayan producers denounce chia smuggling from Brazil as the cause of a nearly 50% drop in domestic prices, while exports of the grain record growth in volume and value.
The price of Paraguayan beef reached a historic record as the United States suspends import tariffs for ground beef, creating a strategic opportunity for the country's exports.
A tomato oversupply in Paraguay, caused by weather conditions and expanded planting, threatens to cause a sharp drop in prices, while authorities monitor the situation and producers warn of the need for market balance.
dnitParaguayan producers support maintaining vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease until 2028 to protect exports, even though the country is internationally recognized for its expertise in controlling the disease, as the sector warns that the current success does not guarantee conditions to suspend immunization without sanitary and commercial risks.
Paraguayan banana producers warn of a crisis in the sector, which supports over 20,000 families, due to the devaluation of the dollar against the guaraní, which harms exports, and a widespread increase in operational costs.
argentinauruguayecuadorcaaguazuThe Paraguayan Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) has issued an alert for farmers to adopt protective measures due to a storm system forecast to bring up to 50 mm of rain to several regions, primarily in the center, south, and east of the country, between Tuesday and Wednesday.
alto-paranaFormer Itaipú director Gladys Benegas points out that regulatory failures, such as the overlapping functions of the state utility ANDE and a lack of tariff predictability, are hindering private investment in Paraguay's energy sector.
andeitaipugladys-benegasParaguay produced over 65,000 tons of watermelon in 2023, generating USD 12 million, and projects exceeding 80,000 tons in 2024, with technical support from the government for both the domestic market and exports.
concepcioncaaguazusan-pedroThe Areguá Strawberry Expo, which has been underway since July 5th with over 80 producers, will have its official inauguration this Friday with a ceremonial act and an artistic festival, after being declared of National Interest by Paraguay's Congress.
areguaexpo-frutilla-areguaParaguayan farmers warn that the mandatory increase of biodiesel in common diesel, announced by the government, threatens to cause machinery damage, significant additional costs, and potential billion-dollar losses for the harvest.
biodieselel-ninoMoody's has maintained Paraguay's investment grade with a stable outlook, while construction on the Aña Cuá energy project at the Yacyretá dam has reached 76% completion.
A congressman has requested an urgent investigation into the cattle deaths in Ñeembucú, where reports point to bovine rabies as a possible cause, in order to prevent further losses for small-scale farmers.
neembucuParaguayan agribusiness is adopting technologies such as precision agriculture, drones, and artificial intelligence to increase efficiency and productivity, while facing challenges like high costs and infrastructure limitations.
The Paraguayan Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) will hold six family farming fairs from July 6 to 10 in the cities of Asunción, San Lorenzo, Itauguá, and Caacupé, with more than 135 producer families offering a variety of products.
san-lorenzocaacupeitauguaA 32-year study in Paraguay has demonstrated that no-till farming combined with crop rotation significantly increases soil biological activity and nutrients.
itapuacarlos-alcides-villalba-algarinParaguayan producers reduced the wheat cultivation area in 2026 in the regions of Alto Paraná, Itapúa, Caaguazú, and San Pedro due to low profitability, high production costs, and competition with soybeans and corn.
caaguazuitapuasan-pedroalto-paranaParaguay has established itself as an exporter of high-quality ovine genetics following a qualitative leap over the past 15 years, driven by private investment and formalization through trade fairs and exhibitions. The country has recently opened four new international markets and shipped lamb meat to the United Arab Emirates.
mustafa-yambayeconomia-a-1000The National Animal Quality and Health Service (Senacsa) has extended the second vaccination period against foot-and-mouth disease and brucellosis in Paraguay until June 26, with data registration open until July 3, due to weather conditions. The department of Itapúa has reached approximately 90% of the targeted establishments, with more than 101,000 animals vaccinated.
itapuaThe Indert issued property titles to families in Marina Cué, 14 years after the Curuguaty massacre, completing the titling of 100% of the 243 lots in the colony through peaceful agreements and mediation.
marina-cueinstituto-de-desarrollo-rural-y-de-la-tierrasantiago-penacuruguatycampos-morombiSenave has ordered the mandatory elimination of all live soybean plants during the phytosanitary fallow period, which in the Western Region runs from June 15 to September 15 and in the Eastern Region, exceptionally this year, from June 20 to August 30, as a preventive measure against Asian soybean rust.
phakopsora-pachyrhizistonexPresident Santiago Peña has proposed a bill to eliminate the 3% upfront payment for rural land titling in Paraguay, making it easier for thousands of farming families to obtain property titles and extending payment terms to up to 20 years for men and 30 years for women.
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