Yerba mate is one of the products that encapsulate Brazil’s agricultural culture and tradition. Acknowledged both nationally and internationally, it plays a significant role in the country’s identity, being consumed in various forms, from chimarrão to tereré, and valued for its distinctive flavor and natural aspects. In this context, the recent recognition of Geographical Indication […]
By Marie Bartz* In the early 1970s, while there were already some research initiatives and government programs focused on soil conservation — especially in Brazil’s southern and southeastern regions — a new kind of movement was taking root in northern Paraná. This time, it wasn’t led by scientists or politicians, but by the farmers themselves. […]
In Brazil, June marks a time to light bonfires, cook seasonal dishes with corn, and celebrate the saints honored for generations across the countryside. It all begins with Saint Anthony, honored on the 13th, who opens the calendar of festivities with faith, flavor, and rural heritage. A Saint Close to Rural Communities Known as the […]
Harvested mainly from March to June, persimmon is a fruit that has earned its place in Brazilian agriculture due to its smooth flavor, adaptability to local climates, and high market acceptance. Grown primarily in the Southeast and South of the country, Brazilian persimmons are cultivated in different varieties, including Rama Forte, Fuyu, and Giombo. Key […]
In recent years, the relationship between Brazil and China has gained new layers of complexity and strategic significance. What began as a trade flow centered on commodities has evolved into a broader collaboration involving food security, biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture. As global demand shifts and climate challenges intensify, cooperation between these two leading agricultural actors […]
Brazil received a new health status from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) on Thursday (May 29). The country is now officially recognized as free from foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. The certificate confirming the new health status was presented to Marcelo Mota, Director of Animal Health at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), […]
The Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation, CNA, filed a complaint with the European Commission on May 27, calling on it to investigate French retailers’ boycott of Brazilian meat and ensure their actions do not undermine the Mercosur trade deal with the EU. CNA has legitimate concerns that four of the largest French retail groups […]
According to official figures from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil has the world’s largest commercial cattle herd, around 239 million head. This makes the country the world’s second-largest beef producer, with almost 12 million tons produced yearly. However, this is not the most outstanding data, but the fact that Brazil is […]
Artisanal jams from across the country were celebrated in Brasília at the CNA Brazil Artisanal Award 2025. Among the highlights was a small jam-making business in the Amazon, showing how local biodiversity can power sustainable, high-quality food production. On the evening of May 13th, Brazilian farmers from all over the country gathered in Brasília for […]
On May 15, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) confirmed the detection of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry farm in Montenegro, a municipality of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is important to highlight that the disease is not transmitted through the consumption of poultry meat or eggs, and there […]
Brazilian viticulture has been gaining international attention for a special reason: its ability to produce wines across regions with outstanding climatic, geographic, and ecological diversity. From subtropical areas to semi-arid landscapes, from Serra Gaúcha to the São Francisco Valley, vineyards thrive under conditions rarely seen in the wine world. This diversity yields wines with remarkably […]
The Brazilian Rural Environmental Registry (CAR), set by Law No. 12.651/2012, is a strategic instrument for creating and integrating environmental information on rural premises (farms and ranches) in Brazil. It is an essential database for ecological and economic planning, for controlling, monitoring, and verifying environmental compliance of rural premises in the country. It is also […]
While most agricultural regions in the world depend on a single annual harvest, Brazil benefits from its tropical and subtropical climate to harvest two—and in some areas even three—crops per year on the same plot of land. This advantage results in a constant supply of grains and food, softening the impacts of market fluctuations and […]
Soy is one of the most important pillars of Brazilian agriculture. Its development is closely linked to the advancement of agricultural science and the increase in international demand, particularly after China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). In this context, Brazil has become one of the world’s largest soybean producers and exporters. According to data […]
From the Amazon rainforest to international grocery shelves, Brazilian nuts embody a blend of biodiversity, tradition, and agricultural innovation. With increasing demand for healthy foods, Brazil’s native nuts are emerging as players in global trade. Production methods vary widely — from traditional forest harvesting to conventional agricultural systems, reflecting the country’s manifold approaches to nut […]
Last week, Fernanda Maciel, Deputy Director of International Relations at the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), participated in the Valor Econômico Brazil-China 2025 Summit, held in Shanghai, China. The event took place from April 23 to 25 and was organized by the Brazilian newspaper “Valor Econômico” in partnership with the Brazilian Center for […]
