Brazil: Pará is the largest producer of açaí

Published 2022년 9월 23일

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Açaí, a popular Brazilian fruit from the Amazon region, is grown primarily in Pará, accounting for nearly 95% of the country's production. The fruit, known for its health benefits and culinary uses, has become a significant part of Brazil's agricultural economy, generating over R$ 1.5 billion in 2021. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) has developed new varieties, BRS Pará and BRS Paidégua, which are planted on over 212 thousand hectares. In Marabá, Pará, the Municipal Department of Agriculture (Seagri) plans to distribute over a million seedling by the end of the year to support the açaí production industry, providing technical assistance to ensure the sustainable growth of açaí cultivation.
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Text: Correspondent Iara Siqueira A darling of Brazilians, the açaí fruit from the Amazon region, combines with several side dishes, in addition to being rich in energy and helps in the fight against various diseases. The palm trees where the fruit is born can reach more than 20 meters in height. Pará is the largest producer, responsible for less than 95% of the national production. Native açaí has more than 212 thousand hectares planted with varieties developed by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), the cultivars BRS Pará and BRS Paidégua, planted since 2019. Data from the Dol Carajás communication network reveal that in 2021, açaí moved more than R$ 1.5 billion. In Marabá, a municipality in Pará, more than one million seedlings will be ...
Source: Agrolink

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