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Paraguay Soybean Farmers Face Drought and Global Turmoil

4/26/2025

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Paraguay's soybean farmers are grappling with a storm of challenges, from global tariffs and erratic weather to stringent EU deforestation laws. Drought has hit yields hard, yet glimmers of hope emerge with forecasts of rain. As they anticipate a surge in Chinese demand amid U.S.-China tensions, farmers strive to secure their financial futures in a turbulent market.

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Paraguay's soybean farmers are grappling with a storm of challenges, from global tariffs and erratic weather to stringent EU deforestation laws. Drought has hit yields hard, yet glimmers of hope emerge with forecasts of rain. As they anticipate a surge in Chinese demand amid U.S.-China tensions, farmers strive to secure their financial futures in a turbulent market.