AreaBrazil

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommoditySoybean

Date01/09/2021

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentPest control measures

DescriptionIntroduced mandatory soybean sowing calendars across the country, as part of a programme to manage Asian soybean rust. The measure was aimed at rationalizing the use of pesticides, while guaranteeing their effectiveness.