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07/17/2019

Agriculture Vice-Ministers from BRICS Visit Brazilian Farmers

This July 17, representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture of the five BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) visited the headquarters of Brazilian Farmers and met with the president of the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA), João Martins. The meeting is part of the preparatory agenda for the 9th […]

07/12/2019

Brazilian Farmers highlight their adaptation commitment to climate change in Holland

Peer Learning Summit participants from Ghana, Saint Lucia, Rwanda, Morocco, Vietnam, Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Sierra Leone and Jordan. | Photo by Nap Global Network Brazilian Farmers were at the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network, held in Rotterdam, presenting the work carried out by the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) and the […]

07/10/2019

Brazilian Farmers discuss Sustainability at the II World Forum of Coffee Producers

This week, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) participates of the II World Forum of Coffee Producers in Campinas, São Paulo. The president of the National Coffee Commission, Breno Mesquita, and CNA’s coordinator of Agricultural Production, Maciel Silva, accompany the event that discusses more sustainable paths for global coffee activity. “Brazil has done […]

07/08/2019

Youth CNA Program Awards the New Young Leaders of Agriculture

During the last meeting of the national round of the 2019 CNA Jovem (Youth CNA, in English) three young agricultural leaders and a winning group were awarded by their projects.Carine Babick, from the state of Santa Catarina, Paula Hofmeister, from Rio Grande do Sul, and Pedro Correia, from Rio de Janeiro, were the individual winners. […]

06/28/2019

IT’S FAKE: BRAZIL DOES NOT USE BANNED AGROCHEMICALS

By Mário Von Zuben Mario is an agronomist from the University of Sao Paulo’s Superior College of Agriculture “Luiz de Queiroz” (Esalq/USP), graduate in Strategic Business Management from the University of Calgary, Canada, and Executive Director of the National Association of Plant Protection (Andef). Translated by: Pedro Henriques Pereira IMPORTANT: The views expressed within this […]

06/15/2019

Seminar on Food and Livestock China-Brazil is held in Rio de Janeiro

The Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) participated in the Seminar on Food and Livestock China-Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday (14). Pedro Pereira, CNA’s International Relations Advisor was one of the speakers. He presented the commercial relations of the Brazilian agricultural sector with China, its strengths and challenges. “Despite the many opportunities to […]

05/25/2019

In Luxembourg, Brazil seeks new funding for agricultural projects

The search for alternative sources of financing for food production was the central theme of the event Dialogues on Agricultural and Livestock Systems. The event composes the programming of the General Assembly of the Organization of International Farmers in Luxembourg. Since Monday (20), Thiago Masson, International Relations advisor to the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and […]

05/19/2019

Brazil strengthens trade partnership with Vietnam

Minister Tereza Cristina meets with Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, Xuan Cuong, in Hanoi. Photo: Flickr Map This year marks the 30 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and Vietnam. Coincidently, in this remarkable year, a group of private and public sector leaders representing Brazilian agriculture are visiting Vietnam, with the main […]

05/12/2019

In Japan, Brazilian Farmers seek greater market access for agricultural products

Representatives of Brazilian agriculture are currently in Asia, participating in a series of meetings and technical visits. In this 16-day mission, the group will visit four countries: Japan, China, Vietnam and Indonesia. The main goal is to open up these markets for Brazilian agricultural products, such as animal proteins, coffee, dairy products and fruits. The […]

04/11/2019

Brazilian Farmers and Government reinforce trade relations with Islamic Nations

It was one of the most important encounters of the year for Brazilian farmers, ranchers and exporters! At the headquarters of the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA), Brazilian Farmers and the Ministry of Agriculture promoted a dinner meeting to 37 Islamic Ambassadors stationed in Brazil as means to reinforce and strengthen trade relations, […]