The rate is an estimate of the Ministry of Agriculture for the coming 10 years. The production should go from 153 to 186 million tonnes. The forecast includes soy, maize, wheat, rice and beans.

The expansion was identified in the first quarter as against the same period last year. The International Monetary Fund forecasts 6% growth for the country in 2012.

The Brazilian company, which owns brand Maricota, signed a contract to provide 300 tonnes of the frozen product to Saudi Arabia. The company is also negotiating with the Emirates and Lebanon.

During the Project Lebanon fair, the Brazilian ceramic tile producer got orders from distributors in the Emirates and Lebanon. The fair ends with good perspectives for Brazilian exhibitors.