A researcher from the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands is in Brazil to propose agricultural research exchanges between Arab and Brazilian researchers.
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Data from the National Observatory of Agriculture show a trade surplus in Tunisia’s food sector, driven especially by a 43.4% increase in olive oil exports this year.
Potential buyers of Brazilian agribusiness products from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are part of the delegation invited to the trade show, which will take part in business meetings and technical visits.
In its second-quarter results, Brazilian multinational food processor reports higher profitability in the region and gains exceeding cost increases.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 2.9 billion, up 2.4% from the same period in 2025. Exports totaled USD 1.6 billion, up 7.4%.
A bill creating an incentive program to boost domestic fertilizer production and reduce import dependence has been approved by the Senate and now heads to the president for sanction.
Saudi Arabia, the third-largest destination of the product, imported 39,700 tonnes in July, up 26.2% from the same month in 2025. Shipments to the UAE, the second-largest destination, declined.
The measure will remain in effect until December 31 and aims to increase the domestic supply of red meat. It covers live sheep as well as beef, lamb, goat, and camel meat.
During a presentation by SCA Brasil Aliança, experts discussed the challenges facing producers who depend on fertilizer. Brazil imports approximately 85% of the fertilizer it consumes.
International shipments of Tunisian dates reached 135,500 metric tons in the first nine months of the current harvest season. The European Union remained the largest export market.
The industry posted growth both in June and in the year to date. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia remained among the leading importers, according to industry group ABPA.
The Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services has added six nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer production projects to its portfolio of strategic initiatives.
Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, will host three days of Mango Extravaganza 2026, featuring a mango exhibition, presentations of agricultural solutions, and discussions focused on fruit cultivation.
FAO report says global fertilizer trade declined in the first four months of the year due to the conflict in the Middle East. Prices rose by an average of 25%.
