Brazilian sugarcane farmers are shifting production from sugar to ethanol due to rising global energy prices and increased demand for ethanol as a gasoline blend. This change could reduce the proportion of sugarcane used for sugar production from 50.7% in 2025 to 48.5% this year. The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting energy and fertilizer prices, creating a complex situation for global supply chains.
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