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 […]
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 […]
Brazilian farmers are reaching new markets in 2024. The Indian and Singaporean health agencies have granted new permits for our products. India has opened its market for açaí powder, while Singapore is now allowed to buy our beef and sheep meat products. As a result, Brazil has reached the historic mark of 89 new markets […]
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 […]
In September, the Brazilian agribusiness trade balance data showed the country is heading for a positive year-end. That month, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 13.1 billion, a 1.1% drop compared to the same period in 2022. Despite the downturn, the year-to-date result shows a 2.7% increase in our exports compared to 2022. […]
Brazilian producers of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), one of the most highly valued cold-water fish, can rely on an exceptional tool to improve and ensure the quality of broodstock, breeders, and fingerlings. We are talking about the AquaPLUS platform, TrutaPLUS, a tool that will assist in evaluating the genetic structure and diversity within and between […]
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. […]
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 […]
Representing ten different countries, a delegation of diplomats landed in Mato Grosso do Sul, in the Pantanal region, for a Brazilian Farmer experience. The initiative is part of the AgroBrazil Exchange Program, which was held on the week of September 18th. The mission was organized by CNA, in partnership with ApexBrasil. Diplomats from Germany, Australia, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cassava flour is one of the foundations of the Brazilian diet. The ingredient is used in a variety of recipes, including the famous “farofa.” Cassava is a tuber native to Brazil, consumed in several different ways: fried, boiled, and pureed, as well as a key ingredient in many other recipes, such as pão de queijo […]
The Brazilian agribusiness trade balance data for July show how our exports keep increasing year after year. This month, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 14.2 billion, a 0.1% decrease when compared to the same period in 2022. At the month’s end, agriculture and livestock products had a surplus of US$ 8.9 billion. […]