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In the Brazilian semiarid, there are saltwater-tolerant forage plant species. They are part of the interest of the UAE’s International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in the agreement signed with Embrapa. On the other hand, Brazilians aim to know more about genetic resources and technologies developed by the Arabs.

Governor Romeu Zema conferred online with UAE authorities to discuss investments in the state. Other officials including Brazil’s vice president Hamilton Mourão joined in, as did the mayor of Varginha, Minas Gerais – the city is seeking Arab funding for a technology center.

There is strong worldwide demand for the forage plant, which is considered the best feed for animals including dairy cattle and horses. Saudi Arabia is a major importer, and over the long haul, if output goes up, Brazil can start selling to the Arab countries.