Buyers from Arab countries have also been invited to business matchmaking at Expodireto Cotrijal, a fair to take place in the Brazilian city of Não-Me-Toque, with turnover of some US$ 590 mn.
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Isaura Daniel
A journalist with a degree from Unisinos and experience in economy and finance, she has been responsible for international coverages and amassed eight journalism prizes.
The company will train professionals from ten countries in control of water loss up to March 16th. The company is transferring its practices, as well as knowledge acquired through exchange with Japan.
The governments of both countries signed a document to serve as the basis for technical cooperation. There are already projects under study in agriculture and agricultural schooling.
Embrapa has tested its tropical rice seeds in Senegal and found good performance for the irrigated varieties. If approved by the local regulator, they may be used by farmers there.
Equipment developed by Embrapa for family farming was presented to the Africans during a training course and generated interest of researchers from Mauritania, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau.
Production should grow 6% this crop, but exports may drop, according to Conab forecasts. Among the explanations are the good crop in other countries and logistics problems.
Eleven scientists are going to present their work at the Biotechnology World Congress, to take place in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, on the 14th and 15th of this month.
Sales from Brazil to the Arab world totalled US$ 1.083 billion in January, as against US$ 1.087 billion in the same month in 2011. Imports more than doubled.
The Argentine Monica Krexa has her workshop in Búzios, in Rio de Janeiro state. There she makes accessories like aluminium necklaces, earrings and belts. The items are exported to the Arab countries.
The city in Minas Gerais is a garment production hub and makes products like pyjamas, short dolls, robes and night gowns. From there, 240,000 items made by small companies are shipped each year.
Mechatronics student Matheus Vieira Portela, from Brasília, should represent the country in the world scout meeting in the Emirates, to take place in February.
Chemical products may be on a list of items whose tariffs will be raised, based on a decision made by the Mercosur. Fertilizers and petrochemicals, however, should not be affected.
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has issued technical rules for sales of tuna, bonito and fish preserves in general. The regulations concern the domestic market, including imports.
At a meeting in Jordan, women union representatives from Arab countries committed to seeking training in law and prepare themselves to occupy leadership positions. The Brazilian Nair Goulart attended.
