In the 2010-2011 crop, ended June 30, Brazil sold 35 million bags to foreign countries, generating US$ 7.4 billion in revenues. Both figures are all-time highs.
Author: From the Newsroom
Latin America was the region in which passenger turnover grew the most during the month, driven by the performance of Brazilian airports. The country was also the leader in cargo transport.
By 2050, the Arab countries will still need to import half or more of the foodstuffs they consume. The region’s population should have more than doubled by then.
The European Union has extended its fishing agreement with Morocco for one more year. The agreement allows European ships to fish in Moroccan waters, in exchange for financial compensation.
Revenues from foreign sales grew by 28.5% in the first half. The volume shipped increased by 6.8%. The Middle East remained the leading market.
In July, the country will promote a forum to discuss the seed industry and biotechnology in African farming. The idea is to discuss how technology can help the region produce more.
The industry’s revenues increased in the first quarter this year, according to a survey conducted by the Oxford Business Group. The country is expecting an outstanding year in tourism.
The country produced 2.491 million barrels of oil equivalent per day during the month, as against 2.445 million in April.
The trade surplus of Brazil reached US$ 12.9 billion from January to June this year, as a result of US$ 118 billion in exports and US$ 105.3 billion in imports.
Teachers at the Belenzinho unit of the Social Service for Trade (Sesc) will teach belly dance, veil dance and baton dance on Sundays in July.
The French minister was chosen by the institution after competing with the president of the Central Bank of Mexico, Agustín Carstens, for the post. Brazil was officially in favour of her.
Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, a diplomat from the Arab country, will head the 66th Assembly General of the United Nations starting in September. He will replace the Swiss Joseph Deiss.
In May, Brazilian airports recorded 708,000 international flight arrivals, a record figure for the month.
Revenues with foreign sales of the product reached US$ 53.1 million in Minas Gerais in the first five months of the year.
