Protein chain in debate over production expansion

The protein chain was the subject of a public hearing at the Agriculture, Livestock, Supply and Rural Development Commission, which discussed ways to expand Brazil's presence in the international market in the face of growing global demand. Parliamentarians and representatives from the sector evaluated ways to strengthen competitiveness and improve the production structure. Deputy Alceu Moreira, from the Parliamentary Front of Agribusiness, highlighted the country's role as a major exporter of proteins and recalled that the sector accounts for a significant portion of the economy and generates millions of jobs. He stated that it is necessary to seek strategies to expand international participation and reinforce the domestic market, as well as to guarantee an adequate budget for public policies and continuity of research. "There are 16 million direct and indirect jobs spread across the sector, which represent 2.23% of Brazil's jobs. But, given the increase in international ...