Author: Agência Brasil
Agência Brasil Brasília – Between now and 2007, the federal government intends to invest a total of R$1.8 billion in its National Forest Program (PNF). Out of that total, R$150 million will be available immediately for personnel training, technical assistance, research and development. Speaking at the launch of the program, president Luiz Inacio Lula da
Agência Brasil Brasília – Between now and 2007, the federal government intends to invest a total of R$1.8 billion in its National Forest Program (PNF). Out of that total, R$150 million will be available immediately for personnel training, technical assistance, research and development. Speaking at the launch of the program, president Luiz Inacio Lula da
Agência Brasil Brasília – The bird flu in Asia has given Brazilian chicken exports a boost. Yesterday a trade mission from Korea was at the Ministry of Agriculture to begin negotiations on the purchase of 50,000 tons of chicken. That should bring in US$100 million. According to the executive secretary at the ministry, Amauri Dimarzio,
Agência Brasil Brasília – China is interested in making investments in infrastructure in Brazil, especially in railroads. On the other hand, it wants to import farm produce from Brazil. The executive secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Amauri Dimarzio, says this is a mutually beneficial negotiation. "China needs to supply its market, Brazil needs infrastructure
Agência Brasil São Paulo – Animal sanitation inspectors have set up permanent 24/7 vigilance posts at airports and ports to block the bird flu that is affecting countries in Asia from reaching Brazil. Last year Brazil slaughtered 3.71 billion chickens, producing 7.84 million tons of chicken meat.
Agência Brasil São Paulo – An enzyme extracted from papaya peels, papayene, may become the salvation of people who frequently put off visits to the dentist for fear of the whirring of the drill and all the other discomforts common in the treatment of cavities. Combined with other components, such as chloramine antiseptic, this substance
