Brazil: CNA discusses demands and panorama of grain, bean and pulse chains

Published 2024년 4월 8일

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The Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) recently held discussions on key agricultural sectors, including corn, sorghum, winter crops, beans, and pulses. A significant focus was on the potential for opening the Chinese market to Brazilian sesame, with Brazil aiming to increase its production to meet China's demand, which accounts for 50% of the global sesame market. The Winter Crops Sector Chamber projected an 18.4% increase in harvest for the 2024/25 season and discussed market variables influencing sowing decisions. Meanwhile, the Maize and Sorghum Sector Chamber highlighted efforts to improve logistics for crop flow and the critical role of the Rural Insurance Premium Subsidy Program (PSR) in supporting corn and sorghum cultivation in 2023.

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The Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) participated in meetings during the week to discuss demands from the corn and sorghum, winter crops, beans and pulses production chains. On Thursday (4), the Beans and Pulses Sector Chamber of the Ministry of Agriculture debated the opening of the Chinese market for the export of Brazilian sesame. Around 50% of the world's sesame production is imported by China. According to CNA's technical advisor, Tiago Pereira, this year, sesame has become a good option for growing a second crop. “Brazil should produce around 174 thousand tons of grain this harvest. Negotiations between the Brazilian and Chinese governments began around two years ago and the negotiations are focused on phytosanitary requirements”, explained Tiago. On Wednesday (3), the Winter Crops Sector Chamber dealt with the situation in the sector. During the off-season, producers analyze whether market-related variables, such as weather forecasts, are interesting ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio