Turbulence in biofuels, according to the author, is no stranger to the international crisis and requires to lay the foundation to diversify the energy matrix, to grow in a rational manner, at sustained long-term rates, and without damaging the environment.

About a year ago, the nominal prices of soybeans, corn and wheat on international markets reach historic highs of USD600, USD300 and USD500 per tonne and the cost of food derived from these primary products increased at a staggering pace. At the same time, the barrel of crude oil was breaking historic threshold reaching USD149.-. This significant event took countless analysts to predict a world with crude oil at USD 200 a barrel. Leer más »