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.
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Speaking at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries, UAE minister Mariam bint Mohammed Al Mheiri stressed Brazil’s role as a global food supplier. Her Brazilian counterpart Tereza Cristina discussed how to develop more solid agreements with Arab countries.
The president of Embrapa said during the Arab Chamber forum that only through technology and science will it be possible to feed the population ten years from now. The director of Morocco’s INRA discussed the results that agronomy research works brought to local agriculture.
The crisis triggered by the novel coronavirus is fueling nations’ desire and efforts to produce food locally. Geography, climate and costs are challenges.
So says Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce secretary-general Tamer Mansour. He was featured in an international online event on the halal market hosted this Wednesday (22) by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.
Arab Chamber secretary-general Tamer Mansour said during a webinar on Thursday (28) that direct shipping between Brazil and the Arab countries can boost business, particularly with Morocco.
According to Brazil’s poultry industry association ABPA, halal-certified chicken exports were weaker in the lead-up to the holy month of Islam. Muslim associations federation Fambras also reported a drop in halal protein certificates for several countries.
The information is from a study conducted by the University of São Paulo’s Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (CEPEA), in partnership with the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
The Arab Chamber hosted this Wednesday (29) a preparatory event for the food and beverage fair to take place in Dubai in February. Brazil has presented more and more natural products, following the market trends.
President Jair Bolsonaro said discussions with authorities in the Arab country concerned mostly the defense industry, but also food security.
The deal was entered into during president Jair Bolsonaro’s trip to Doha. Food security and soccer were also on the agenda.
For the second time, veterinarian Guilherme Costa has been appointed president of the United Nations body tasked with setting international food standards.
