The state is preparing a feasibility study to slaughter animals and produce meat for the halal market, which follows Islamic rules. Companies are already interested in carrying out the project.
Browsing: livestock
Farmers in the state are betting on improving the Murrah breed to export meat. In the fifth ANBA report on Pará’s agribusiness, learn about the Aruans group’s buffalo breeding strategy on Marajó Island.
Starting on Thursday (30), ANBA begins publishing a series of reports showcasing the Brazilian state’s rural activities and its efforts toward diversification and sustainability. Pará’s capital city will host in November the United Nations COP30, the world’s most important climate negotiations.
Carlos Fávaro met on Thursday (18) with ambassadors from Arab countries and leaders of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, among other entities, to discuss initiatives aimed at closer ties between the Arab and Brazilian markets.
A sanitary agreement between the two countries allows the export of animals for ornamental purposes.
The country needs to increase its purchases of the product on the international market. The federation is meeting with potential trade partners also in search of frozen beef.
According to the port management company Mwani, 247 vessels docked in the country in March, marking a 9% increase compared to February. The volume of building materials alone saw an 118% surge in activity.
The Arab country ranked fifth among the destinations of beef from Brazil from January to July 2023 and rose to third place this year, increasing its purchases by 212%.
Health certification for the export of livestock from Brazil to the UAE was approved in April. A demand for animals to produce halal meat and milk is expected.
The seaport in Itaqui, Maranhão is adding capacity for incoming fertilizer shipments and power outlets for refrigerated shipping containers. This will enable increased throughput in trade with Arab countries. The Port will be an exhibitor at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries.
A batch of 26,000 animals will be loaded onto a ship at the Rio Grande Port, in Rio Grande do Sul, 22,000 of which are headed for Turkey. The remainder is bound for Lebanon.
The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and meat packer Marfrig devised a protocol to offset methane emissions by raising cattle among trees. Marfrig is the only company carrying the label so far.
Farm output is expected to amount to BRL 703.8 billion (USD 137.7 billion) in 2020, driven by high prices for beef, oranges, rice, beans, tomatoes and wheat.
The opening up of new markets for Brazilian goat and sheep meat, including Kuwait, is encouraging companies and government entities to work toward exports.
