The Arab country provided 110 seedlings of 12 species of date palms for Brazilians to test the commercial viability of producing their fruits in the semi-arid region. In addition to bringing income to local farmers, dates could also be exported.
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Saudi Arabia has opened its market for Brazilian cotton, including raw cotton, cottonseed, and cotton waste. Brazil has become the largest exporter of cotton in the world this year.
The Brazilian government announced that Saudi Arabia has authorized exports of these two new products from the national agribusiness, in the wake of two other market openings this year.
The government of the North African country has removed the VAT on the import of up to 20,000 tonnes of beef, sheep, goat, and camel meat.
The federal government announced the “Rice for the People” program to promote the rice production and stockpiling in the country. The goal is to stimulate the harvest of additional 500 thousand tonnes.
Algeria has joined the list of the top 20 importers of Brazilian beef, at 34,200 tonnes from January to September. The UAE also increased their purchases, contributing to the rise in exports.
Oman’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has accepted an international veterinary certificate template for imports of live goats and sheep from Brazil. Would-be importers in Oman must submit an official application to the Ministry.
The country was the 10th biggest buyer of Brazilian chicken meat in September, industry association ABPA has reported. The UAE ranked 2nd, and Saudi Arabia was 4th.
Public agencies will receive projects for the creation and operation of animal feed trade points in ten locations across the emirate from October 3 to November 18. The aim is to provide the product to areas with cattle farms.
The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) sent a delegation to the Gulf Green fair in the United Arab Emirates. Businesspeople attended B2Bs, meetings, and seminars. CNA executives proceeded to Saudi Arabia.
The Arab country increased its purchases of fertile eggs and one-day-old chicks from Brazil by 1,727%, according to Brazilian poultry lobby.
The AgriFuture Forum, held in São Paulo by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, brought together Brazilian and Arab experts to discuss how to ensure food production, food security, and sustainability in the face of global challenges.
The Arab country has opened its market for the purchase of DDG, a cereal byproduct of the distillation process used in the production of animal feed.
Saudi Arabia is the fourth leading destination of chicken produced in Brazil. Shipments to Arab countries and elsewhere were lower, though.
