Brazilian suppliers of animal protein and fertilizer additives, among other products, have joined the Moroccan International Agricultural Exhibition, at a stand organized by the Brazilian ministries of Agriculture and Livestock, and Foreign Affairs.
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The unit will be located in the city of Jeddah, with a food processing capacity of 40,000 tons per year. Operations are slated to begin in 2026.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock conducted a mission to the two Arab countries last week to discuss Brazilian exports, technical cooperation, and sanitary issues.
Young agricultural professionals from Angola and Guinea-Bissau will receive training in cocoa and cashew nuts through a cooperation between the Brazil-Africa Institute and the government of the United Arab Emirates.
Saudi Arabia was the second-largest destination of Brazilian chicken meat in March. Other Arab countries among the top buyers in the month were the UAE and Iraq, but their purchases declined.
The Iraqi province announced good results in the fruit harvest, despite the adverse weather conditions faced in the past three years.
Representatives from Embrapa, ABC agency, and the Inter-American Institute signed a letter of intent to promote technical cooperation between Brazil and African countries. The signing took place during a seminar aimed at fostering dialogue with the continent.
The Arab country was the fourth-largest destination of Brazilian beef exports in the first two months of this year, with 15,900 tonnes purchased. Last year, Algeria ranked 12th in the list.
The Brazilian food supply agency projects a 10.3% increase for the 2024/2025 harvest. Soybeans and corn remain the predominant crops in the country.
However, sales to the Arab country went against the market trend and declined in February compared to the same period last year.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization will support the Arab country in two projects—one focuses on the genetic improvement of almonds, and the other on training farmers.
During a delegation trip to Morocco, Brazil’s agricultural research agency Embrapa signed an agreement with OCP, a fertilizer company, and a local university to develop solutions for food security and sustainability.
Representatives from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock meet with authorities in Abu Dhabi to expand the presence of the country’s food products in the Gulf market.
Brazilian egg exports grew by 22% in January. The UAE reduced their purchases compared to the same month in 2024 but remained the leading destination of the product.
