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

Published 2024년 9월 6일

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The Brazilian government announced with the Colombian government's authorization, Brazil can now export dried distiller's grains (DDG or DDGS) to Colombia. This by-product is used in the production of feed for various animals and is generated from the production of corn ethanol in the second harvest. This new authorization is part of Brazilian agribusiness's 105 openings this year, totaling 183 openings in 58 destinations since 2023, a achievement made possible by the collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE).

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The Brazilian government welcomed the Colombian government's announcement that Brazil has been authorized to export 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 105th opening this year, ...

Source: Agricultura