Brazil awaits China’s approval to start exporting sorghum

Published Sep 25, 2024

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The Brazilian Association of Corn and Sorghum Producers (Abramilho) announced that the necessary phytosanitary protocol for exporting Brazilian sorghum to China is nearing completion, with expectations to finalize by November, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's official visit to Brazil. A mission from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture will visit China to discuss market opening and conduct a sanitary assessment. The president of Abramilho emphasized that new markets are crucial for sorghum production growth in Brazil, as the country produces approximately 5 million tons annually. Additionally, sorghum is used in the production of biofuel and animal feed, and is seen as a viable alternative crop due to its resilience.

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The Brazilian Association of Corn and Sorghum Producers (Abramilho) reported that the phytosanitary protocol required to enable the export of Brazilian sorghum to China is in the final stages of preparation. The expectation is that this process will be completed by November, coinciding with the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Brazil. Before that, a mission from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture will go to China to discuss the opening of the Chinese market for sorghum. In addition to the negotiations, the process includes a sanitary assessment stage, in which Chinese delegations will visit fields in Brazil to inspect the conditions of the plantations. Paulo Bertolini, president of Abramilho, stated that the opening of new markets is essential to stimulate the growth of sorghum production in Brazil. Currently, the country produces around 5 million tons of the cereal. "We are working to increase the demand for sorghum, which should boost the price and make the ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio