Scientists from the Arab country visited Brazil last week to learn about the practices developed by Brazil’s state-run agricultural center Embrapa to combat pests affecting coconut trees.
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The country is already the second-largest exporter of the grain, supplying markets such as China and the Arab world. The production surge occurred with the start of commercial-scale cultivation in Mato Grosso state.
Year to date, Brazil exported USD 10.84 billion worth of fresh beef, processed meat, offal, and other bovine products. In August alone, exports totaled USD 1.669 billion, up 49% year on year.
The commercial and investment promotion mission of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock held meetings in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
The country’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty announced that a plant will be implemented in the Foum Gleita region early next year, as part of a public-private partnership.
The designation of 14 professionals for embassy positions was announced in the Official Gazette. Agricultural attachés help promote Brazilian agribusiness products abroad.
Brazilian chicken meat exports increased in August compared to the same month last year. Saudi Arabia slightly raised its purchases, while the UAE reduced its imports.
Brazilian crops can have up to three harvests per year on the same land, thus increasing the need for fertilizers. The country is expected to remain dependent on imports in the coming years.
At the 12th Brazilian Fertilizer Congress, the sector highlights the challenges of growing in a global environment of uncertainty and high interest rates. Sustainability is a topic of debate.
Event expected to attract over 25,000 people from 17 countries in a sector the government is investing in to diversify the economy.
A sanitary agreement between the two countries allows the export of animals for ornamental purposes.
Meat lobby expects a slight drop in exports this year. Production is projected to reach 15.4 million tons.
The two countries have concluded a sanitary agreement, opening the doors for the import of Brazilian sheep to the Arab nation. According to the government, this represents a business opportunity for the North and Northeast regions of Brazil.
Alongside the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf country ranked among the ten largest destinations of Brazilian agricultural and livestock products in July.
