Brasília – The third survey of the 2009/2010 grain crop, issued today (8th) by the National Food Supply Company (Conab), shows that increased soy farming in the country should be the main driver of growth, estimated to reach 4% compared with the previous cycle, totalling 140.6 million tonnes. In terms of volume, there should be

Funds from rich nations should be used for reducing pollutant gas emissions in large developing nations, such as Brazil. The statement was made by the secretary general of COP-15, Yvo de Boer.

The call to tender and contract for construction of a high-speed train, connecting São Paulo to Rio, should be open to public inquiry. The proposals presented should be opened in May.

Apex is supporting Brazilian companies willing to supply the region’s oil and gas industry. The theme was part of a company internationalization seminar held at the São Paulo Industries Federation.