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NewsHow far are we from a sustainable soy industry?
Read moreAs the world is trying to overcome COVID-19 crisis, it is more crucial than ever to build more resilient and sustainable soy supply chains. We
NewsFree, Prior and Informed Consent
Read moreThe current version of the ProTerra Standard (V4.1) includes a concept of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) which was an outcome of the last
NewsBrazilian producers of non GMO soybeans are seeing a very positive year in the fields
Read moreAfter a historically low production of below two million tons in the 2021/21 crop, the new non-GMO soybean crop is expected to yield more than
NewsThe Environmental Economy after the Coronavirus Crisis
Read moreThere have been some changes and impacts in people’s daily lives during this pandemic that has stopped the world. Humankind has lessened its impact on
NewsNew trends in consumer behaviour?
Read moreRecent studies carried out in Austria and Germany have shown some changes in consumer behaviour and attitude, especially regarding grocery shopping. Besides freshness, good pricing,
NewsIncreasing smallholder farmer income: a pathway to reduce environmental impact and land conversion?
Read moreThere are a number of intricate and complex issues involved when the discussion comes to sustainable development, biodiversity protection, global heating, land conversion and commodity
NewsUpdates on Carbon Footprint Calculation
Read moreAs mentioned in a ProTerra’s recent article: “Brazilian soybeans have very high CO2 footprints due to the carbon losses that occurred through land conversion and
NewsOn the track of bringing down the European Union footprint
Read moreThe European Union has been searching for ways to reduce its footprint in different sectors to support trade becoming more responsible. Knowing that the consumption
NewsModern Slavery
Read moreToday slavery is less about people literally owning other people – although that still exists – but rather about people being exploited and completely controlled
NewsDiseases in soy production
Read moreAfter having looked at crop rotation in a previous newsletter, this article is to describe the major diseases that producers have to face in soy









