In the second feature of ANBA’s series on Pará’s agribusiness, discover the story of Dona Nena and the company Filha do Combu, which produces chocolate made from Amazonian cocoa.
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Starting on Thursday (30), ANBA begins publishing a series of reports showcasing the Brazilian state’s rural activities and its efforts toward diversification and sustainability. Pará’s capital city will host in November the United Nations COP30, the world’s most important climate negotiations.
Over 400,000 hectares planted with beans, sesame, wheat, corn, and watermelon are seen as key to promoting economic development.
Meats from other poultry and rabbit are also included in the Arab country’s decision.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and Libya are among the 20 leading destinations of the product, which reached a record export volume in September.
Sales to the Arab country rose 7.9% in September compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of 13,500 tons, according to the report released by ABPA.
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.
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.
