Reduction in international trade flows, rising protectionism, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia–Ukraine war, rising world inflation, and logistical difficulties impacting all countries. It was in this setting that the 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the main decision-making body of the WTO, took place. This complex scenario, the most challenging since the […]
Brazilian agribusiness continues on a positive growth trend. In May, exports hit US$ 15.1 billion, which represents a 13.8% increase compared to the same period in 2021. Year-to-date, the growth is 28.9%. These results mean a surplus of US$ 13.8 billion in our agricultural trade balance. The main product in our agribusiness export line in […]
Last June, the Brazilian farmers were among coffee professionals from all over the world in Milan, Italy, for the World of Coffee event. It was the first edition since 2019, with a record 11 thousand attendees from over 137 countries and 350 exhibiting companies. Brazil took part in the event with more than 30 companies […]
Small and medium Brazilian rural entrepreneurs are increasingly empowered to export their products. This semester, due to the Agro.BR project, farmers from northern Minas Gerais (in Southeast Brazil) got more training to improve their products and reach new quality standards. A committee representing the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) visited cooperatives oMinasf honey producers, […]
Brazil is the third-largest producer and exporter of pork in the world. Production-wise, Brazil is surpassed by China and the European Union (EU), while in exports, the EU and Canada occupy the first two positions. This relevant ranking position is the result of a process that started in the 1970s, when pork production was changing […]
Brazilian farmers all over the country are celebrating the Festas Juninas. By tradition, the festivals, which take place in June—hence the name June Festivals—aim to celebrate the harvest’s good results, hoping that the next crop will also be fruitful. So, large festivities are held all over the country in honor of three saints: Saint Anthony, […]
The Brazilian coast is more than 7,000 kilometers long. The coastline represents an internationally recognized tropical culture, with beaches, fish, and great seafood. However, the world is beginning to discover that this tropical agriculture is also in the country’s hinterlands. Young farmers keep the freshwater fish tradition alive, adding technology and innovation to reach more […]
Coconut is a fruit that reminds us of summer, the sun, and beaches. But in addition to being delicious and super refreshing, it brings numerous health benefits, in so many versions. That’s why its consumption should not be restricted to just one season! The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the palm tree […]
Brazil has an elite squad of 26 specialists around the world who work on behalf of the country’s agribusiness interests. They are the agricultural attachés, public servants linked to the Ministry of Agriculture and Supply (MAPA) who have the task of advocating and showing the world the excellence of Brazilian agriculture. They work on identifying […]
The Middle East is one of Brazil’s major markets, and Brazilian farmers have a lot to offer regarding food and beverages. Since last February, they have been even more present in the region, with a new business office established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA)’s third […]
Pulses are the future of food, and Brazil has a lot to contribute in the field since it is one of the world’s top common bean producers. This diverse and nutritious legume seed embodies Brazilian culture, being part of the most popular dish in the country: rice and beans. Like any other pulse or legume, […]
Brazilian agribusiness continues on a positive growth trend. In April, exports hit US$ 14.9 billion, which represents a 14.9% increase compared to the same period in 2021. Year-to-date, the growth is 34.5%. These results mean a surplus of US$ 13.6 billion in our agricultural trade balance. The main product in our agribusiness export line in […]
One day, Édson Henrique do Amaral told his friends he wanted to invest in fish production on his farm, in Paraná, a state in Southern Brazil. They all laughed. The city he lives in is known for its cold weather, and they thought this aspect was incompatible with traditional fish farming. After studying hard, Édson […]
Healthy and delicious, watermelon is a superfood that surprises and delights people. The health benefits go further than its juicy hydration. The fruit contains vitamin A and vitamin C. It is usually eaten raw, and its rind is sometimes preserved as a pickle. This succulent fruit and vine-like plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) is […]
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a trip is worth a thousand pictures. This sentence reflects properly the feeling of a group of foreign diplomats who, at the invitation of the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), spent four days learning about the agriculture and livestock sector in the Mato Grosso […]
