Approximately one year ago, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) planted 40 different types of olive trees in the Brazilian semi-arid. The seedlings came from eight different countries, including Morocco. In 2008, they should begin bearing fruits, which will attest to the viability of olive planting in the country.
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From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazil exported 255,892 tonnes of chicken in October, a reduction of 1.61% when compared to the same month in 2005. The shipments generated US$ 310.5 million, 11.83% less than in October last year. The figures were supplied today (13) by the Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association (Abef). Although poultry sales
Agência Brasil* Brasília – Biofuel projects based on sugarcane farming on irrigated areas in Minas Gerais, Bahia and Piauí are getting closer and closer to implementation. Today (13) a technical cooperation agreement considering bio-ethanol and biodiesel projects will be signed between the São Francisco and Parnaíba Valley Development Company (Codevasf), the Agricultural Cooperation Company (Campo)
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian agribusiness exports reached US$ 48.2 billion in the last 12 months, a value 14.5% greater than in the same period last year. The surplus was US$ 41.9 billion, according to figures supplied by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply. The sectors that contributed the most to the
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian coffee exports grew 31.2% in October this year when compared to the same month last year, reaching US$ 328.9 million, according to figures supplied by the Brazilian Coffee Exporter Council (CeCafé). Last month, Brazil exported the equivalent to 2.7 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee. The volume also represented
The WTO has limited the exports of the European bloc, which basically exported refined sugar to the Middle East and Northern Africa. Now, according to International Sugar Organization economist Leonardo Rocha, some of these countries are investing in refineries and importing more raw sugar from Brazil.
Brazil is exporting more flowers. From January to September this year, shipments generated US$ 24.2 million, almost the same value as the total obtained in 2005, which was US$ 25.7 million. Still, the sector says that there is much space for expansion both on the domestic and on the foreign market.
A project called Development of the Cycle of Bamboo in Brazil, coordinated by Bambuzeria Cruzeiro do Sul, has benefited over 2,000 people. Around 30 cooperatives of producers are currently working with the raw material, and each participant receives over a minimum wage per month. They produce from coat hangers to Japanese style fences.
The current cashew nut harvest, which began in the second half of September, should be record. This may influence foreign sales, as 85% of production goes abroad. Brazil is the third greatest cashew nut producer in the world and plantations are concentrated in the Northeast.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – According to information disclosed today (20) by the Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil may have a record cashew nut harvest this year. The crop, says the Ministry, may reach 300,000 tonnes, 100,000 tonnes more than in the previous crop. The reason is that this year more rain is forecasted in
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian exports of chicken meat generated US$ 251.5 million in September, which represented a 24.15% reduction when compared to the same period last year. Shipment totalled 209,560 tonnes, a reduction of 17.83% in the same comparison. The figures were disclosed yesterday (18) by the Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association (Abef).
Representatives of 35 countries, among them Saudi Arabia, are participating in the 9th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection in the city of Campinas, in the interior of the state of São Paulo. This is the first time that the event, which takes place every four years, occurs in Brazil.
Shipments reached US$ 353 million, but grew only 7.67% in terms of volumes shipped. The main destinations in the month were Russia, Egypt and Holland. In the first nine months of the year, shipments brought revenues of US$ 2.8 billion, presenting growth of 17.58%. The volumes shipped rose just 3.57% in the period.
Exports from January to September grew 15% in comparison to the same period in 2005. To the president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Antonio Sarkis Jr., this shows that despite selling significant volumes to the region, the sector continues growing on markets in the region. Some less traditional products have also grown, as is the case with fruit juices.
