Brazil is a large enough country to host different biomes, climates, and temperatures. This factor alone could explain the diversity in the food we can produce. But when it comes to honey, there is more to find out. As an organized form of honey extraction and production, beekeeping began in Brazil with the hives brought […]
Brazilian Farmers visited China for the first time since the imposing of pandemic restrictions. The trade mission, organized by the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), took 12 Brazilian rural companies to Shanghai. The farmers participated in the International Food Exhibition (SIAL), the region’s largest food and beverage fair. In addition to SIAL, the […]
Bees are the most important group of pollinators, crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ensuring the production of nutritious food. Last Thursday (May 18), at the CNA headquarters in Brasília, this theme was analyzed by experts at a seminar organized by the CNA/SENAR System, with the support of the Embassy of Israel in Brazil. The meeting […]
The Primavera farm, owned by producer Douglas Oliveira from São José dos Quatro Marcos (Mato Grosso state), is among the more than 5 thousand rural properties assisted by the Technical and Managerial Assistance (ATeG) of the National Rural Learning Service of Mato Grosso (SENAR-MT). The good results were already evident in the first year of […]
Brazilian cocoa farmers have taken an important step into the international market. In March, Coopercabruca, a cooperative in Bahia state, in the country’s Northeast Region, exported another batch of cocoa liquor. The product is a key ingredient of Swiss chocolate, globally known for its high quality. The shipment was of half a ton of cocoa […]
Brazil has taken another step towards seeing the diversity of its fruits conquering the world. Chile, which already purchases our Tahiti lime, has officially opened its doors to papaya. The fruit is regarded as one of the best in the world, according to the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Derivatives (ABRAFRUTAS), […]
In Brazil, we have a different word for “breakfast.” In Portuguese, we call this meal “café da manhã” (literally, “coffee of the morning”). This is just one of the signs that show that coffee is in our language and is part of our culture. What probably few people know is that one out of every […]
Umbu, tapioca, and specialty coffees were on the menu at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla held in Brasília. The event, organized by the British Embassy, included the participation of Brazilian exporters with nine typical products from the country. All products are part of the Agro.BR project, an initiative of […]
According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil produced more than 527 thousand tons of yerba mate in 2020, with 520 thousand tons from its South Region alone. Among the states that stand out for yerba mate production in Brazil are Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná, and Mato Grosso do […]
In recent weeks, news about the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) has once again emerged in the press. Since the beginning of the negotiation in 1995, there were moments when the talks between the blocs advanced, building hope that a final agreement was close, and, in other […]
Representatives from 20 embassies in Brazil attended the “DAB & CNA Dialogue” on Tuesday, April 16. The event was organized by the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) to show the institutional work of the CNA/SENAR System. Agricultural attachés from the Diplomats of Agriculture in Brazil (DAB) group were allowed to learn about the […]
The Brazilian agribusiness trade balance data for March show how our exports keep growing year after year. This month, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 16 billion, a 10.6% increase when compared to the same period in 2022. The results followed a growing trend of the entire Brazilian trade balance. In all, at […]
The 168 members of a Brazilian Farmers cooperative are proud to announce their coffee is crossing the Atlantic Ocean destined for Belgium and Spain. The coffee growers are part of the Coocaminas group, which gathers small producers from Poço Fundo in southeastern Brazil. The cooperative members have the Fair Trade certification, which means sustainable development […]
The Brazilian Forest Code is widely considered to be one of the world’s most strict environmental laws, owing to its requirement for legal reserves and permanent preservation areas. The Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) is a database that contains information on rural properties and their environmental assets, such as forests, wetlands, and water sources. Through CAR, […]
Having access to technical assistance before starting production from scratch is essential for the success of the venture. Farmer Alex Ferreira from Fátima do Sul, Mato Grosso do Sul, fulfilled his dream of working on the land with his family, and today celebrates the results. In 2021, Alex began growing vegetables and cassava for sale […]
