Brazilians farmers are increasingly focusing on the selection processes of bulls and cows to generate the best calf, with higher productivity and softer meat.
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Embrapa’s cassava and fruit culture unit has completed research on its new system. The resulting growers’ guide provides information on everything from soil preparation to addressing pests, and the workings of the mango market.
Sales to those countries were up 12.9% year-to-date through November. Overall, 39.8 million bags of coffee got shipped from Brazil, the biggest amount on record, according to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé).
Brazilian premium chocolate makers are striving for higher quality by buying direct from cocoa growers, in trends known as ‘bean-to-bar’ and ‘tree-to-bar.’
The crisis triggered by the novel coronavirus is fueling nations’ desire and efforts to produce food locally. Geography, climate and costs are challenges.
Fifteen-year-old organization Justa Trama of Brazil saw a threefold increase in sales amid the coronavirus pandemic. Its founder Nelsa Nespolo said the moment prompted people to seek conscious consumption.
Foreign sales climbed 91% in volume and 83% in revenue year-on-year in July. Asia was one of the leading importers.
Brazil’s Agricultural Research Corporation and the Rio Grande do Sul State Agricultural Cooperatives Federation have been working for four years now to professionalize wheat production intended for export. A type of wheat grown in the state is unappreciated domestically, but it is sought after in other countries.
Different regions of Brazil are investing in specialty product to offset higher costs stemming from worker protection during harvesting. However, the industry is unsure about sales of higher value-added product, with cafés closed for over three months now.
There is strong worldwide demand for the forage plant, which is considered the best feed for animals including dairy cattle and horses. Saudi Arabia is a major importer, and over the long haul, if output goes up, Brazil can start selling to the Arab countries.
Brazilian sector stood out amid the economic rebound and during the COVID-19 crisis. Valued exchange and export capacity make Brazilian agribusiness companies more attractive for foreign investors.
The food processing facility was bought in a USD 8 million deal by the Brazilian company, which is planning to increase the plant’s output fivefold.
Foreign sales were down 9.5% for revenue and 8% for shipped volume. Some Arab countries stepped up imports, including Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Libya.
The volume is not high enough to justify flying, and cargo was formerly shipping in the cargo compartment in regular flights, which are grounded in quarantine. Marine traffic remains somewhat normal, with some delay.
