Brazil closes health agreements with four countries

According to Mapa, “the authorities of Morocco, Iraq, and Singapore approved the Brazilian export of hay,” an input used in animal feed and relevant for livestock chains that depend on a regular supply of forage. In 2024, Brazilian exports to these destinations totaled around US$ 3.8 billion, with Iraq as the main buyer, accounting for US$ 1.78 billion. In the case of Argentina, the announcement involves the phytosanitary release for the export of onion bulbs. The country imported more than US$ 1.5 billion in Brazilian agribusiness products, with a focus on cocoa and derivatives, coffee, and meats. With the new authorizations, the Brazilian agribusiness reaches 525 market openings since the ...