The Brazilian organic production system may become a reference in tropical countries in the near future. Organic milk production techniques, for example, are already being transferred elsewhere.
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MT Foundation, an organisation headquartered in the state, researches to expand the number of bags produced per hectare by 30%. Production in Mato Grosso is the largest in Brazil.
In a seminar on the challenges of citriculture in Brazil, the region was mentioned as an alternative for the country to make up for the declining orange juice exports to its main markets.
Two years ago, some 35 new sugar and ethanol mills were opened in Brazil each year. In 2010, the figure should drop to 12, according to Datagro. The sector, however, is still attractive to foreigners.
Exports in the segment reached US$ 72.3 billion in the last twelve-month period, a record high for the period. In September alone, sales totalled US$ 7.36 billion.
Foreign sales of the product from Brazil reached US$ 591.7 million in September. In terms of volume, 337,800 tonnes were shipped, representing an increase of 16.5% over the same month last year.
This statement is by the executive secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil, Gerardo Fontelles. He met on Wednesday (6), with the minister of Agriculture of Saudi Arabia, Fahad Bal Ghunaim.
São Paulo – The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) will promote a forum named Africa-Brazil Agricultural Innovation Marketplace Forum, on Wednesday (6th) and Thursday in Brasília. The event should be attended by 120 researchers from the two regions. Issues to be addressed will include technologies for increasing production and actions for improving the handling of
Brazil processes only 30% of the products it exports. Heavier investment in agricultural sector research could change the picture, scientists say.
Fahad Bal Ghunaim, the Saudi minister of Agriculture, points the country out as one of the main targets for investment in agriculture, to ensure the supply of its population.
Cattle slaughter in Brazil grew 7.2% in the second quarter of the year as against the previous period, according to IBGE figures. Some 7.587 million heads of cattle were butchered in the period.
A business mission led by the Saudi minister of Agriculture, Fahad Abdulrahman Balghunaim, should arrive in the country next week. The group should meet with ministers and entrepreneurs.
Omani and Emirati importers attended the business roundtables at the Fruit & Technology fair in São Paulo. They are seeking products such as grapes, apples, peaches, cherries, strawberries etc.
Brazilian production of the agricultural input reached 6.04 million tonnes from January to August this year, an increase of 13.9% over the same period of 2009. In august, the output rose by 11.9%.
