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 […]
Brazil is about to reap another historic harvest — more than 330 million tons of grains are estimated for 2024-25. This figure proudly reaffirms what the world already knows: we are one of the largest food producers on the planet. Brazilian agriculture shows its strength: season after season, it sows, cultivates, reaps, delivers, and faces […]
The future of Brazil’s agricultural sector increasingly depends on young people who are prepared to act beyond the farm gates. With this in mind, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) has been expanding its actions to train leaders to represent agriculture in institutional, political, union, and communication forums. At the forefront of this […]
During Lent, heeded by many Christian communities worldwide, the consumption of red meat typically decreases, especially on Fridays. This tradition, rooted in reflection and moderation, leads to a noticeable increase in people consuming fish. In Brazil, this seasonal behavior coincides with the availability of fresh farmed fish, offering consumers a wide variety of choices and […]
Article by Eric Pinheiro, International Relations Advisor at CNA Expanding the Economic Complementation Agreement No. 53 (ECA 53) between Mercosur and Mexico represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen regional agribusiness. Diversifying markets, reducing tariff barriers, and facilitating trade are key to improving the competitiveness of the South American bloc’s agricultural products and meeting the increasing […]
On April 3rd and 4th, 2025, the 51st meeting of the South American Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (COSALFA) took place, a landmark event that represents the closing of the 2021-2025 Action Plan of the Hemispheric Program for the Eradication of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (PHEFA). The meeting was a significant step forward in eradicating […]
