There was growth in beef cattle slaughter in the second quarter this year compared with the first three months. The state of Mato Grosso accounted for the largest share of production, with 13.6%.
The difference between the inflow and outflow of dollars in Brazil returned to positive this month, according to the Central Bank of Brazil. As of last Friday (25th), the surplus was US$ 1.06 bn.
Disbursements by the institution totalled US$ 47 billion from January to August, growth of 59% over the same period of 2008. Industry and infrastructure were the sectors that received the most funds.
Tunisian company Gafsa, alongside Indian companies, will open a phosphoric acid manufacturing unit in the south of the country next year. The three enterprises have formed the Tifert joint venture.
According to the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV), the confidence index from August to September was the highest in the last 12 months. However, the index is still lower than in September last year.
The state of Paraíba should get a specialization on the semiarid starting in 2010. The course should help primary teachers take into consideration the local reality while teaching.
One of the main food fairs in the world, to take place in Germany, should include 120 Brazilian companies. Among the visitors expected are Arab buyers.
The rate of productivity of agriculture in the country rose on average 2% from 1960 to 2005. Brazil overtook China and the United States as a result of agricultural policy and private investment.
The state of Paraíba should have a course on the semiarid starting in 2010. The classes will help elementary school teachers to take the local reality into consideration when teaching.
In August, total credit available in the country was equivalent to 45.2% of the GDP, as against 44.8% in July and 36.7% in August last year.
The main highlight was production of vehicles, which registered growth of 5.4% over July. The production of paper and cardboard also presented growth.
Júnia Quiroga, a researcher at the Ministry of Social Development, made a presentation on the difficulties and solutions found to map these populations in the country.
Presently, Brazilian offshore platforms are mostly located from 100 to 150 kilometres off the coast
The energy sector was one of the main topics approached by Dilma in the interview, as prior to being the Chief of Staff, she was the minister of Mines and Energy
