The Brazilian Cotton Producers Association (Abrapa) embarked on Brazil’s inaugural multi-sector mission to Cambodia from March 19–28. This mission aimed to highlight Brazilian cotton’s role in propelling Cambodia’s textile industry forward. Initiated by Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture, this venture seeks to enhance bilateral trade. In the last twenty years, […]
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