The minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa), Marcos Montes, said on Thursday (11) that Brazil has an important role to play in ensuring world food security. “There is a global demand for Brazil to continue producing grains, meat. This is an important role to play in helping the countries around the world, especially for those which are facing difficulties”, he said, when visiting the 75th Agricultural Exhibition of the State of Goiás. Brazilian agribusiness exports reached a record US$ 14.28 billion in July. The minister also recalled that the sector has not stopped producing during the pandemic and that it has contributed to the economic recovery.
Source: MAPA/Noticias Agrícolas (*Translated by ia Niani)