Beef

Brazil is today the world’s largest exporter of beef (23% of global exports) and its second largest producer, and has one of the largest and most sustainable cattle herds in the world. The national herd counts 213.6m heads of cattle.

News about Beef

03/05/2025

Ramadan and the Halal Market: How Brazilian Farmers Have Added to This Demand

Ramadan, the sacred month for Muslims, began last week and marks a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. During this time, the meals accompanying fasting, the “iftar” (held at sunset), and the “suhoor” (before dawn) feature traditional dishes such as dates, soups, meats, grains, and sweets. These recipes require products that meet halal standards, and […]

02/21/2025

Brazilian Premium Beef Cuts: Quality and Excellence for the International Market

Brazilian beef is globally acknowledged for its quality, resulting from a combination of factors such as selected breeds, proper management, nutrient-rich feeding, and cutting techniques that enhance the unique traits of each cut. Let’s explore the main Brazilian premium cuts, their technical features, and the advantages that appeal to consumers around the world. Picanha Picanha […]

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 […]

04/15/2024

EMBRAPA Validates Technical Guidelines for Low-Carbon Meat Production

The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) has been making significant strides in promoting sustainable agriculture practices, and a notable example of this is the validation of technical guidelines for Low-Carbon Meat Production (CBC). Complementing the Carbon Neutral Meat (CCN) protocol, which focuses on livestock systems amid trees, CBC is aimed at systems without such presence, […]

04/01/2024

Brazil Expands Meat Exports in the Chinese Market

Brazilian farmers are celebrating a significant achievement on the international stage: the opening of 38 new Brazilian meatpacking plants for export to the Chinese market. This decision by the Chinese government represents an unprecedented opportunity for the Brazilian agricultural sector, with the number of qualified premises increasing from 106 to 144, offering vast prospects for […]

11/01/2023

Brazilian agricultural exports reach US$ 15.4 billion in August 2023

The Brazilian agribusiness trade balance data for August show how our exports keep increasing year after year. In that month, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 15.4 billion, a 5.3% increase when compared to the same period in 2022. At the month’s end, agriculture and livestock products had a surplus of US$ 14 […]

09/25/2023

Ten international diplomats visit Brazil to learn about agribusiness in the Pantanal

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, […]

08/02/2023

The Gross Value of Production (GVP) of Brazilian agriculture and livestock is expected to reach R$ 1.26 trillion in 2023

The gross revenue of Brazilian rural premises, known as GPV, is expected to reach R$1.26 trillion in 2023, equivalent to US$ 262.3 billion. The figure is estimated by the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), considering agricultural and cattle-raising production based on the average worth received by farmers across the country. The figure reflects […]

07/18/2023

Technology transforms food production in Acre, Brazilian Amazon state

Innovative technologies have been driving strategic supply chains in the economy of Acre and other Amazon states. These technological advancements have led to improvements in agricultural and forestry production, environmental preservation, and economic opportunities in the region. The widespread adoption of technology has played a crucial role in developing the livestock sector in Acre, turning […]

07/10/2023

The farmer who changed her cattle farm for sustainable production

Selma Percy Sanches is a dentist and rural producer. Born in the São Paulo state, in southeastern Brazil, she moved to Mato Grosso do Sul, in the country mid-west, to continue her late father’s vocation: livestock farming. When her time came to lead the business, she changed the way she worked to follow the same […]

06/02/2023

Brazilian agricultural exports reach US$ 14.7 billion in April 2023

The Brazilian agribusiness trade balance data for April are now available. That month, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 14.7 billion, a 1% decrease when compared to the same period in 2022. The results followed a shrinking trend of the entire Brazilian exports. At the month’s end, agriculture and livestock products had a […]

02/08/2023

Brazilian farmers promote animal welfare with an innovative technique

Imagine a farmer alone dealing with a cattle herd; guiding the animals through the corral for an efficient vaccination or transportation, for instance. In Brazil, there are already many cattle farmers that can manage all this handling with nothing in their hands. Adriane Zart is one of them. A daughter of farmers, the veterinarian worked […]

11/28/2022

Training increases sheep and goat production in Brazil

Goat and sheep farming focused on the production of milk and related products is growing in Brazil. This is because farmers have been relying on a broad training structure, which includes courses and learning materials for the sector. To encourage production, the institution SENAR-SP launched the course “Sheep and goats: agro-industrial products as a way […]

10/24/2022

Brazilian agricultural exports reach US$ 14 billion in September

Brazilian agribusiness continues on a positive growth trend. In September 2022, exports hit US$ 14 billion, representing a 38.4% increase compared to the same period in 2021. Year-to-date, the growth is 30.5%. These results represent a surplus of US$ 12.4 billion in our agricultural trade balance. In September, the main product in our agribusiness export […]