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05/16/2025

From the Cerrado to the Caatinga: Wines Shaped by Brazil’s Biomes

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 […]

05/14/2025

CAR: A Strategic Possibility to Integrate Agricultural Production and Environmental Sustainability

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 […]

04/30/2025

Brazilian Nuts Gaining Ground in Global Markets

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 […]

04/22/2025

The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock strengthens the training of new leaders in agriculture

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 […]

04/17/2025

Brazilian Fish Meets Peruvian Ceviche

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 […]

04/16/2025

The Expansion of ECA 53 between Mercosur and Mexico: Strategic Opportunity for Agribusiness

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 […]

04/11/2025

Brazil as a Regional Standard in Animal Health: Advancements and Challenges

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 […]

04/07/2025

Brazil and Italy discuss sustainable agriculture in Rome

On April 3rd, the Embassy of Brazil in Rome hosted the event “Brazil and Italy – Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture: Science to Feed the World”. The meeting brought together authorities, researchers, and agribusiness leaders from both countries to explore opportunities for cooperation in sustainable food production. Representing Brazilian farmers, Sueme Mori, Director of International Relations at the […]

04/04/2025

Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock Joins the World Farmers’ Organisation

In a historic step that strengthens Brazil’s role in global agricultural discussions, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) has officially joined the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO). The confirmation occurred during a high-level meeting in Rome, held at the WFO headquarters on April 3rd, with the presence of key leaders from both institutions. “CNA […]

04/02/2025

Brazilian Farmers in Mexico: Expo ANTAD 2025

Last week, Brazilian Farmers participated in the Expo ANTAD 2025, held in Guadalajara, Mexico. The event provided a valuable opportunity to expand trade relations within Brazil’s agribusiness sector. The AgroBR initiative, promoted by CNA in partnership with APEX-Brasil, gathered rural entrepreneurs representing small- and medium-sized companies in the food and beverage industry. During the mission, […]