Brazilian farmers view the climate conference, which will take place in Pará state, as a chance to demonstrate how they manage environmental preservation. According to agribusiness lobby CNA, Brazil’s environmental legislation is among the most stringent in the world. In the Amazon biome, properties are required to preserve 80% of their area with native vegetation.
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The country is already the second-largest exporter of the grain, supplying markets such as China and the Arab world. The production surge occurred with the start of commercial-scale cultivation in Mato Grosso state.
The Brazilian food supply agency projects a 10.3% increase for the 2024/2025 harvest. Soybeans and corn remain the predominant crops in the country.
Brazil increased its sugar exports by 27.1% from April to July and continues to enjoy positive prospects in the international market. The sugarcane harvest is expected to be the second-best in history, and sugar production could reach a record high.
Executives of the Agriculture Ministries of Jordan and Saudi Arabia discussed ways to increase agricultural crops and foodstuffs exchange.
Speaking during a panel this Wednesday (21) on “Food Security: A strategic partnership between Brazil and the Arab Countries?” within the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries, Brazilian and Arab authorities said the focus must shift away from attaining self-sufficiency in food production and towards which crops are best suited to each region.
