Brazil: Agribusiness accounts for 70% of Santa Catarina's exports in 2020

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Published Jan 28, 2021

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Agribusiness continues to stand out in the Santa Catarina economy. In 2020, the sector accounted for 70% of Santa Catarina's exports, with a turnover of more than US $ 5.7 billion. The state expanded its international presence, mainly with shipments of pork, forest products and the soy complex. The figures are released by the Ministry of Economy and analyzed by the Center for Socioeconomics and Agricultural Planning (Epagri / Cepa).

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“The performance of agribusiness in exports from Santa Catarina is a reflection of the strength of Santa Catarina's rural producers, agro-industries and entities, allied to the State Government. We are recognized for the quality of our products and we will continue with this work of excellence ”, emphasizes Governor Carlos Moisés. The Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Altair Silva, adds that the segment generates jobs and income across the state, not only in rural areas, but also in cities where agro-industries and other links in the chain are located. productive. “In 2020, of all that Santa Catarina exported, 70% came from agribusiness, agribusiness and family agribusiness. This is the result of our production model, with organized production chains, and the work of all rural producers. The Agriculture Secretariat will continue to support the productive sector so that exports remain strong, moving the economy of Santa Catarina ", he highlights. ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas