Brazil soy lobby tells growers to reject EU anti-deforestation rule in contracts

SAO PAULO, Feb 15 (Reuters): A powerful Brazilian soy grower lobby is recommending farmers reject the inclusion in soy purchase and sale contracts of the obligation to comply with the European Union anti-deforestation law, according to a statement on Friday.

Europe's landmark legislation will ban the import of beef, soy and other goods linked to the destruction of forests after December 2020.

Global traders tried to impose such a rule in contracts with farmers based in Goias state, an Aprosoja Brasil spokesperson said, adding the group then decided to advise farmers nationwide not to comply.

The group's stance highlights growing resistance in Brazil to measures imposed by foreign nations.