Author: Thais.cunha

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08/23/2024

Technological Advancement in Brazilian Beef Cattle: EMBRAPA’s New App Enhances Andrological Tests

Brazilian beef cattle breeding is benefiting from a new app developed by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), designed to improve andrological tests in bulls and optimize the assessment of bovine reproductive health, making the process more efficient. Development of the App Aiming to address the challenges of traditional andrological tests, which are often complex […]

Made in Brazil

08/07/2024

SôZé: Pioneering sustainable cachaça and female leadership in Brazilian agriculture

The SôZé cachaça, produced by Spinagro, is a bright example of sustainable innovation in the Brazilian agricultural sector. Located near Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo state, this unique cachaça is praised for its quality and commitment to environmental stewardship and female leadership. Sustainable Production Process The sustainability credentials stem from its innovative use of sugarcane by-products. […]

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05/26/2024

Brazil-China Golden Jubilee

The year 2024 marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and China, and there are plenty of reasons to celebrate this golden jubilee. Since 1974, Brazil and China have undergone profound social and economic changes. In this period, China’s GDP has increased from US$ 1.9 trillion to US$ 18 trillion, making the Asian giant […]

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05/08/2024

Women in agriculture

Over the last 50 years, intensively and revolutionarily, Brazil has gone from being an importer to one of the biggest producer and exporter of food to the world. The agricultural sector plays an active role in Brazil’s economic dynamics, accounting for more than 20% of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product), half of exports, and the […]

Grains

12/27/2023

The flourishing ethanol industry in Brazil

The National Corn Ethanol Union (UNEM) estimates an unprecedented surge in Brazil’s corn ethanol production, reaching 6 billion liters in the 2023-24 season—an astonishing 36% increase from the previous cycle and an astronomical 800% surge over the last five years. Driven by the expansion of the Brazilian industrial complex, technological advancements, and soaring international demand […]

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09/29/2023

Brazilian farmers travel to Peru for Latin America’s largest food fair

On the last week of September, representatives of 20 Brazilian rural companies traveled to Peru to participate in Expoalimentaria, Latin America’s largest food fair. Besides displaying their products at the fair, the farmers also took part in a full schedule to promote their businesses, identify trade opportunities, and learn more about the country’s consumer habits. […]

Grains

09/27/2023

Entities from Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay release a common statement on European environmental legislation

This week, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) organized a Meeting of South American Soybean and Maize Entities. The aim was to debate the impact of the European Union’s anti-deforestation laws on export chains. The debate included Brazilian farmers as well as those from Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay. Technical and international experts also […]

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09/22/2023

Brazil is the first country authorized to export chicken meat to Israel

Brazil has become the first country in the world authorized to export chicken meat to Israel. The two countries concluded negotiations at the end of August. Representatives from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock met local health authorities throughout the week and visited facilities to gather information on the kosher production process, in which […]

Made in Brazil

09/18/2023

Brazil is the world’s sixth-largest silk producer

Brazil, known for its lush rainforests, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes, also boasts a lesser-known but equally charming treasure: silk production. While countries like China and India have long been linked to silk, the Brazilian silk industry is quietly being recognized for its unique combination of tradition, innovation, and sustainability. In 2020, Brazilian farmers produced […]

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09/13/2023

A new record: 28 million Brazilians work in agribusiness

The first quarter of 2023 set a record for the Brazilian agribusiness labor market. The employed population in the sector reached 28.1 million people, the best result for the first quarter of a given year and the second-best performance in the historical series, which began in 2012. In this year’s first quarter, the total number […]

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09/06/2023

Sueme Mori: “Friends, friends, business (not so much) aside”

When it comes to “mixing friendship and business,” one can hardly achieve consensus. There are those in favor and others who see only drawbacks. Until a few years ago, the prevailing saying in international trade was that where to produce or buy goods and raw materials should be based primarily on operating costs—i.e. where it’s […]