With each passing day, Brazilian grapes are reaching new markets and gaining more and more appreciation worldwide. At a crop value of US$ 155.9 million in 2021, growers shipped more than 76.6 thousand tons of the fruit abroad, an increase of 55.6%. This continuous growth is due to the significant expansion process which began in […]
The 7th edition of the AgroBrazil Exchange Program took a delegation of representatives of 11 embassies in Brazil to visit rural properties and get to know agricultural and sustainability projects developed in the state of Mato Grosso, located in the Central-West (Midwest) of Brazil. High levels of innovation and productivity, in addition to crop diversification, […]
The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), and the Carrefour Brazil Group launched on Tuesday (29) a tool to support the traceability of Brazilian cattle production, from calves to final consumers, with inclusion, transparency, and data protection. The idea is to offer technological solutions to fasten the implementation of […]
Brazilian agribusiness continues on a positive growth trend. In February, exports hit US$ 10.5 billion, which represents a 65.8% increase compared to the same period in 2021. This result means a surplus of US$ 9.3 billion in the agricultural trade balance. The main product in our agribusiness export line in that month was soybean, with […]
From March 28 to April 1, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) and the Mato Grosso State Federation of Agriculture and Livestock (FAMATO) will promote, in Mato Grosso, the 7th edition of the AgroBrazil Exchange Program. During the program, which will last five days, representatives of 11 embassies in Brazil will learn about […]
In 2021, not counting individual micro-entrepreneurs, Brazil ended the year with just over 8 million active companies. Of those, only 31 thousand are exporters. One of the reasons to explain this number is the lack of export mindset in the country. The phrase export mindset is related to the degree of openness, tradition, and closeness […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2022 began as a positive year for the Brazilian rural producers. In January, exports hit US$ 8.8 billion, which represents a 57.5% increase compared to the same period in 2021. This result means a surplus of US$ 7.7 billion in the agribusiness trade balance. The main product in our agribusiness export line in that month […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
