Colombia opens market for export of dried distiller's grains from Brazil

Published 2024년 9월 6일

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The Brazilian government has approved the export of dried distiller's grains (DDG or DDGS) to Colombia. This by-product of corn ethanol production is used as a protein and energy source in feed for various animals and aquaculture. The production of DDG does not require additional land, making it efficient in the use of natural resources. This authorization is part of Brazil's broader strategy, with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) working together to expand agribusiness opportunities, leading to 105 openings and 183 authorizations in 58 destinations since 2023.

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The Brazilian government welcomed the Colombian government's announcement that Brazil has authorized the export of dried distiller's grains, known as DDG or DDGS, to that country. The input is a protein and energy source used in the production of feed for ruminants, pigs, poultry, fish and shrimp. DDG/DDGS are generated from the production of corn ethanol in the second harvest. The crop is planted in the same area as the main harvest, after its harvest and in the same agricultural year. Therefore, it does not require additional land for cultivation, which results in better use of natural resources. With this new authorization, Brazilian agribusiness reaches its ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas