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Whereas early on in the pandemic whatever foreign travel from Brazil was taking place was accounted for by executives and the younger demographic, now that vaccination is on the horizon, older tourists are beginning to seek travel packages and flight tickets.

A new regulatory framework, low interest rates and entrepreneurship are bringing additional investment into the sector, in Brazil and elsewhere. The development of startup businesses hinges on innovation, authenticity, and skilled staff.

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.

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.