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

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 ...