Representatives from Embrapa, ABC agency, and the Inter-American Institute signed a letter of intent to promote technical cooperation between Brazil and African countries. The signing took place during a seminar aimed at fostering dialogue with the continent.
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Brazil’s gross domestic product saw its largest growth since 2021. The expansion of industry, construction, and household consumption were some of the key drivers. As unemployment reached the lowest unemployment, Brazilians increased their spending.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization will support the Arab country in two projects—one focuses on the genetic improvement of almonds, and the other on training farmers.
During a delegation trip to Morocco, Brazil’s agricultural research agency Embrapa signed an agreement with OCP, a fertilizer company, and a local university to develop solutions for food security and sustainability.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has created the Passaporte Agro to provide exporters with information about newly opened foreign markets. The tool will initially be offered via associations.
A transfer of approximately USD 323,000 results from a partnership with the local government and aims to ensure food security in the regions of Madaba and Dhiban.
Brazil’s corn exports to Egypt alone grossed USD 1.1 billion in 2024.
State-owned lands will be allocated for agricultural use aiming to enhance food security and even export food.
The announcement was made in a joint statement by Brazil’s agriculture and foreign ministries, and it also includes the opening of the macadamia nut market.
Finance Minister Laaziz Faid announced that starting next year, all public banks will be able to offer credit to the local agribusiness sector. The measure aims to boost productivity.
Brazilian agricultural attachés have been newly appointed to nations including the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. Brazil’s incoming attaché to Ethiopia will also work to advance Brazilian interests in Djibouti.
The Arab country increased its sector’s shipments by 17% this year until October, with a growth in sales of products such as dates and the entry of tomatoes into new regional markets.
The Moroccan government has authorized the export of Brazilian olive oil into its market, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock said. The Arab country, whose local production was impacted by drought, has taken at least two other steps this year to favor trade with Brazil.
An event in February 2025 will feature inventions in fields such as education, aviation, agriculture, and civil engineering. Applications are being accepted.
