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The Brazilian government is allowing as of last Thursday (24) incoming travelers at airports in the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins. Those were the last places where entry was restricted.

Tropical cultivars have enabled wheat to be farmed in Ceará, Brazil, in spite of dry climate and scant water resources. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) partnered up with a private company to enable a faster-than-usual harvest with good yields. The experience could be replicated in Arab countries.

A culinary event and book launch are marking the 140 anniversary of Lebanese immigration to Brazil. The dishes are made by restaurant Alyah Sweets based on recipes from ‘Culinária Libanesa,’ a book from Salma Hage out through Ernest Books. Part of the proceeds from the book’s sales will go to the Lebanese Red Cross.

The Arab country is accepting offers until October 29 from parties interested in selling 1,737 pregnant heifers. Tender is open to both domestic and foreign suppliers.