Argentina: The Brazilian market for Cuyo pistachio was opened

The Argentine government signed a series of agreements with Brazil, which include the entry of pistachios into that market and the importation of Brazilian swine genetics. The Secretary of Agriculture, Juan José Bahillo, signed two protocols with representatives of the Brazilian agricultural ministry. In his social networks, Bahillo, confirmed these news. "We signed with the Brazilian health authorities the opening of this market for Argentine pistachios," he said. And he added: "A production from Cuyo that will be able to be found in the gondolas of our main trading partner." Regarding the news in the pork sector, the official considered: "Brazil is a leading pig producer in the region and this technology transfer will strengthen local pork production." The president of the National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) pointed out that the protocols imply two weighty issues for the agribusiness chain, such as technology transfer in the pork chain and the opening of a new ...