Brazilian farmers are improving their techniques for making cheese. Last year, Brazilian cheeses won 14 medals at the World Cheese Awards, which took place in Spain. Two of those awards were gold medals: one went to Santa Catarina, in the South of Brazil, and the other went to Minas Gerais, in the Southeast. The Vale […]
When they were about to give up their milk production, Nathalie de Souza Ferreira and Hemerson Haber Ferreira had a turnaround with the support of the Technical and Management Assistance Program (ATeG). Their small farm in Juiz de Fora, in the state of Minas Gerais in Southeast Brazil, had a production increase of around 350% […]
At the largest sea-river island in the world, on the Northern Brazilian state of Pará, a tradition passed down through generations produces a smooth, creamy, and world-renowned buffalo cheese. In March 2021, the Marajó Cheese received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag of Protected Designation of Origin. Its unique identity reflects the atmosphere of the island, […]
One of my favorite things to do when I traveled in Brazil or abroad was to visit fairs, markets, and supermarkets, even before working with international trade and agribusiness, I find it fascinating to see different products and learn about the most varied food habits. Now that visiting retailers in foreign countries has become a […]
Brasilia (04/12/2019) – The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) forecasts an increase in Gross Value of Agricultural Production (GVP), growth of agribusiness Gross Domestic Product (GDP), more private financing for the sector, more work and interest by producers in international trade. The estimates were presented on Wednesday, December 4th, during the annual press […]
Ligia Dutra speaks at Brazil-Egypt Business Seminar in Cairo Brazilian Farmers began their participation in the official mission of the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil to the Middle East in search of expanding the export agenda for agricultural products, food and beverages. Ligia Dutra, head of International Relations at the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock […]
Brazilian award-winning craft cheese In November last year, Brazilian Farmers and Apex-Brasil coordinated a business prospect mission to Shanghai to promote fruits and dairy products in the enormous Chinese market. Eight months later (July 23), China officially announced the opening of its market for the imports of these Brazilian goods. Brazilian dairy farmers and exporters […]
This Monday (22), Thiago Masson, International Relations advisor of the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA, in Portuguese), discussed the technical aspects of the Mercosur-European Union Association Agreement at the Dairy Commission of the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Goiás (FAEG). Nearly 800 dairy farmers attended the whole day of […]
After four intense days of meetings and technical visits in Japan, the entourage of Brazilian Farmers flew to China on Monday (13). The group is part of the delegation that followed the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Tereza Cristina, on a 16-day mission through Asia. Brazilian agribusiness exports to China totaled US$ 35.59 […]
The third edition of the AgroBrazil Exchange Program took place in the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais, marking the second year of the project. From June 24 to June 28, a delegation composed by representatives of South Korea, Mexico, France, the Netherlands, and Thailand visited coffee and dairy production facilities and learned firsthand about the […]
