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Alliance between grain and animal protein chains is highlighted at the opening of the National Corn and Sorghum Congress in Brazil

Sorghum
Maize (Corn)
Meat
Brazil
Published Sep 14, 2022

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The National Corn and Sorghum Congress , in its 33rd edition, has as its theme: "Brazil: 200 years of independence - Sustainability and challenges for the grain production chain".

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The National Corn and Sorghum Congress, in its 33rd edition, has as its theme: "Brazil: 200 years of independence - Sustainability and challenges for the grain production chain". At the opening of the event, held this Monday (12) at Embrapa Milho e Sorgo (Sete Lagoas-MG), the president of the Congress, researcher Sara Rios, highlighted the theme proposal. “After 200 years of the country's independence, we also need to have technological independence and sustainability”. The researcher analyzed the export matrix, centered on agricultural and extractive industry products, and the import matrix, which concentrates manufacturing products as well as inputs, chemical fertilizers and processed oils. Sara proposed re-discussing future scenarios. She highlighted the strength of the grain production chain and its prospects. “It is necessary to think about the importance of the soy/corn binomial and propose a strategic planning, thinking about new axes, territories and adding value to the ...
Source: Embrapa
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