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03/21/2022

Innovation improves fruit production in central Brazil

Brazilian rural entrepreneurs are not afraid of innovation. Whilst some people may think that new ideas must come with expensive gadgets, sometimes the solutions to farm issues are quite simple. In Brazil, they come with proper training, creativity, and shared knowledge. This was the perfect mix to change the reality of some families in central […]

03/16/2022

Brazilian olive oil is fresh and delicious

Taste Brazilian olive oil and you will find out a new passion. Our oils are already known for their freshness and specific notes of flavor. However, the main feature of Brazilian production is the short period between harvesting olives, extracting the oil, and selling the product. This ensures that the extra virgin olive oil is […]

03/07/2022

Carmen Perez: the voice of animal welfare in Brazil

Brazilian rancher Carmen Perez is known as the spokesperson for animal welfare in Brazil. Since the age of 22, she has been raising calves on the Orvalho das Flores farm in Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso. For more than 13 years, she has dedicated her career to the research and dissemination of good practices in […]

03/04/2022

Brazilian Farmers are investing in hop cultivation

Brazil is the third-largest beer producer in the world, behind only the USA and China. Despite this, the country imports almost 100% of the hops used in the production of the drink. But this scenario is changing, as more Brazilian farmers are investing in better-adapted species and the development of national ones. One of the […]

02/24/2022

Learn more about acerola, the Brazilian queen of vitamin C

When you think about vitamin C, what first comes to your mind? Vitamin supplements? Citric fruits? Both answers are correct but in Brazil, the acerola fruit is one of the main references. To get the supply people need to boost their immune system, it is common to see acerola trees in Brazilian backyards. Acerola’s popularity […]

02/22/2022

Brazilian Farmers visit Dubai to expand business with the Arab world

A group of representatives from ten Brazilian rural companies spent one week in Dubai (UAE) on a mission to expand their business and bring Brazilian food to strategic destinations. The delegation gathers producers of coffee, breakfast cereals, cocoa nibs, chocolate, cassava flour, açaí powder, cassava starch, and other starch products. In the program, supported by […]

02/17/2022

Emirates, here we come: everything there is to know about our new office

The Brazilian Farmers are now even more present in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On February 13th, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) launched a new business office in Dubai, UAE. The idea is to support farmers and rural entrepreneurs in promotion, business intelligence, and networking with strategic partners not only in the […]

02/15/2022

Sueme Mori: “A Bridge to the Middle East”

In July last year, the United Arab Emirates’ National Meteorological Center released a video showing artificial rain, in Dubai, caused by a “cloud seeding” drone technology. The objective is to alleviate the heat that can reach up to 50 ºC (120 ºF) in the region. That is the result of years of research and many […]

02/10/2022

Brazilian farmer is elected executive director of the ICO

Vanusia Nogueira is now the first woman to lead the International Coffee Organization (ICO). The decision was made by the organization’s member countries on February 9 and 10, 2022. Nogueira will replace José Dauster Sette, who is also Brazilian and had held the position since 2017. The ICO is the main intergovernmental body for the […]

02/09/2022

What young Brazilian leaders can teach us about sustainable land use

Two of the most promising young leaders of Brazilian agribusiness are contributing to the future of land use. Ana Carolina Zimmerman and Lucas Dierings were part of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), broadcast from Berlin, Germany, at the end of January. At the event, Ana and Lucas presented the statement: “Sustainable Land […]

02/07/2022

Mango: 7 varieties of a tropical global passion

Brazilian fruit exports hit a historical record in 2021. The Brazilian farmers sent 1.2 million tons of fruit to the world. Among this impressive result, there is a global passion. Last year, mango was the Brazilian most exported fruit, with 272.5 thousand tons shipped worldwide. Brazilian mangoes are already famous for their flavor, texture, and […]

02/04/2022

Brazilian breakfast: diversity is the day’s most important meal

You have probably heard that breakfast is the day’s most important meal. In Brazil, we take this saying very seriously. Since the country is so large, it is difficult to choose only one typical “Brazilian breakfast,” but they have something in common: freshly brewed coffee, milk, tropical fruits, and juices are everywhere. When you take […]

02/03/2022

Superfood from South America, the versatility of buriti goes beyond cooking

Richer in beta-carotene than carrots, and a great source of vitamins A, B, and C, proteins, iron, calcium, potassium, and carbohydrates, buriti is a superfood. Native from South America, it is common in the Brazilian Cerrado, Pantanal, and Amazon regions. Its fruit’s hard skin is a natural protection against predators and prevents the entry and […]

01/27/2022

Brazilian agricultural exports hit record in 2021

Brazil increases its exports to feed the world. In 2021, exports hit the historical record of US$ 120.6 billion, an amount higher than Ecuador’s GDP. The figure represents an increase of 19.7% compared to 2020. This result means a surplus of US$ 105.1 billion in the agribusiness trade balance. In December 2021, agricultural exports reached […]