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SAO PAULO: Brazil’s coffee output from the 2026 harvest is forecast to rise by 18percent from last year to a record 66.7 million 60kg (132.3 lb) bags, national crop agency Conab said on Thursday.

Arabica production is expected to increase by 28percent to 45.8 million bags while robusta output is forecast to edge up by 0.8percent to 20.9 million bags, Conab said.