The region should pick 75 million tonnes of grain between 2010 and 2011. The target is part of the campaign started by the BRDE and cooperatives in the region to stimulate production.
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The information was disclosed today by the minister of Agriculture, Reinhold Stephanes. He said that 19 trade missions should be promoted in 2010, covering 25 countries.
Brazil is represented at the international organic product fair, which began in Germany on Wednesday. The exhibition should include producers from Paraná, who live in the area surrounding Itaipu dam.
Sector exports to the Arab world reached US$ 549.4 million in January, growth of 38% over the same month in 2009. Sugar and meats boosted the performance.
Agribusiness exports dropped by 1.8% in January. However, certain industries performed well, such as meats, whose sales grew 10%. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Algeria bought 50% more
The 20% rate was expected to be eliminated at today’s meeting, but the forecast did not come to pass. The Brazilian minister of Development, Miguel Jorge, is among those who support the reduction.
Foreign sales of the Brazilian product generated US$ 377 million in revenues in January. A total of 2.4 million bags were shipped.
Shipments of Brazilian products generated US$ 6.86 billion last year. The participation of the region in sales rose from 8.4% in 2008 to 10.6% in 2009.
The organization is going to discuss matters of interest to the sector and their impact on member countries. It will be presided over by the Brazilian Francisco Turra.
The US$ 3.8 billion deal was announced today and includes the commodities company’s production operations. Bunge is going to maintain its distribution business.
Last year, 37,000 tonnes of the product were shipped. In order to encourage sales, the Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association is planning a series of abroad, including Dubai.
In 2009, Brazilian sales of the product grew 51% compared with the previous year. Shipments totalled 26,000 tonnes, representing growth of 42%.
Chicken exporters will favour the opening of new markets this year to make up for losses caused by the currency’s appreciation, says Ricardo Santin, the Exporters Association’s executive director.
The region remained the leading market for Brazilian exports in 2009. There was also growth in shipments to Africa. Sales to the remaining blocs declined.
