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04/03/2023

SENAR and the rural family: a partnership that feeds and yields results

The Brazilian National Rural Learning Service (SENAR) provides producers and rural workers with Rural Professional Training, Social Promotion Activities, Secondary Level Technical Education, and Technical and Managerial Assistance for several productive activities. For 30 years, SENAR has provided all these free actions for thousands of Brazilians living in the countryside, with the goal of professionalizing […]

03/29/2023

Organic acerola farming changes the life of Brazilian farmers in Piauí

Dedication and persistence are real allies of SENAR‘s Technical and Managerial Assistance (ATeG) to make agricultural production succeed. This is the case of the farmers José Maria Portela and Maria Barbosa da Silva, from Parnaíba city, on the coast of the Piauí state in Northeastern Brazil. After 18 years of working in the field with […]

03/27/2023

Brazilian agricultural exports reach US$ 9.9 billion in February 2023

The Brazilian agribusiness trade balance data for February are already available. This month, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 9.9 billion, a 5.7% decrease when compared to the same period in 2022. The results followed a retraction of the entire Brazilian trade balance. Still, at the month’s end, agriculture and livestock products had […]

03/22/2023

Brazilian native vanilla draws attention from high gastronomy

The Brazilian flora has gifted us with native vanilla, also known as banana vanilla, which is found in riparian forests in the Brazilian Center-West region and practically all over the country. Three species are regarded as of current economic value or potential use: Vanilla bahiana, Vanilla chamissonis, and Vanilla pompona. Vanilla bahiana is widespread in […]

03/15/2023

Flavors of the Brazilian Cerrado by Danish chef Simon Lau

When Nordic cuisine meets products from the Brazilian Cerrado, the result could not be more delicious. In essence, the culinary movement advocates for the appreciation of the landscape, culture, and typical ingredients of a region for gastronomic creations. In recent years in Brazil, a major figurehead of this movement is Danish chef Simon Lau, who […]

03/13/2023

Sueme Mori and Camila Sande: “Umbu on the European menu”

Abiu, bacuri, ibaijuba, mariuri, piúna, and umbu. These different names represent the diversity of Brazilian fruit growing. The national menu includes both native fruits like those, and exotic ones—originating from other places, such as the banana, which came from Asia. The quality of Brazilian fruits is acknowledged internationally, despite the still small presence of the […]

03/10/2023

Women in agriculture: sustainability and animal welfare

Year after year, Brazilian agriculture sees an increase in the participation of women, whether as specialists, producers, or entrepreneurs. The success story of Amália Sechis is not only inspiring but also evidence that women’s participation in the field is a positive addition. Amália is a founding partner of Beef Passion, a producer of Angus and […]

03/06/2023

SENAR’s training program assists Brazilian female farmers

Knowledge is essential for the success of women in any area. In Brazil, women’s participation in the countryside economic sectors has been consolidating over the years, as have their leadership roles. In this sense, the work of Brazil’s National Rural Learning Service (SENAR) is of great importance, developing autonomy and bringing women closer to economic […]

03/03/2023

Brazilian agricultural exports reach US$ 10.2 billion in January 2023

Brazilian agribusiness started 2023 with another positive result in its trade balance. In January, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 10.2 billion, a 16.4% increase when compared to the same period in 2022. The positive outcome meant a surplus of US$ 8.7 billion. In January, the leading product in our agribusiness export line […]

03/01/2023

Jamelão: a Brazilian delight

Jamelão, also known as jamun, java plum, or Indian blackberry, is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia and India and also commonly found in Brazil. The fruit is loved for its sweet and sour taste and vibrant color, making it a popular snack and ingredient in several dishes. In Brazil, the jamelão season typically […]

02/15/2023

New features in the 2022 basket of agribusiness exports

Last year, exports of Brazilian agribusiness products set a new record: US$ 159 billion. This figure is 32% higher than the 2021 result and 64% higher than what was traded in 2019, the year before the pandemic. There was little change regarding products and destination countries, but the 2022 agro export Christmas basket brought some […]

02/13/2023

Sustainability and terroir: exploring the booming Brazilian wine market

Development of new grape species, ecotourism, registered Geographic Indications (GIs), and many awards around the world. Wine lovers looking for novelties in the wine world are lucky to count on Brazilian producers, who each year present a diverse identity, a remarkable aspect of the country’s agriculture. The Brazilian wine market has been undergoing significant growth […]