In 2023, Santa Catarina set a new record for agricultural production value (VPA), reaching R$64.3 billion ($12.6 billion), surpassing the previous year’s record by 6.6%. Livestock production made up 52.6% of this value, including dairy, pork, chicken, and cattle for slaughter. The 44th edition of Epagri’s annual Agriculture Synthesis report provides comprehensive data about Santa […]
Related Posts
The soybean complex accounts for 6.3% of Brazil’s GDP
In 2023, the soybean complex is expected to account for 6.3% of Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), generating an estimated R$691 billion (US$142 billion) this year. Roughly R$200 billion (US$ 41 billion) will be produced from raw grains. Approximately R$120 billion US($24.7 billion) comes from crushing and producing inputs, feeds, biodiesel, meal, and oil. The […]
São Paulo and Mirassol Draw in Paulistão Clash
São Paulo and Mirassol tied 1-1 in a thrilling Paulistão match. The game was notable for a controversial refereeing decision involving São Paulo’s Galoppo. São Paulo aimed to keep their winning streak but ended up drawing with Mirassol. Mirassol’s Luiz Otavio scored first, and São Paulo’s Galoppo equalized with a penalty before halftime. A second […]
Already spending 5% of GDP on defense, Brazil is investing further US$11 billion in the sector
On August 11th, amidst the vibrant backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio da Silva introduced the ambitious Growth Acceleration Program (PAC). With Defence Minister José Mucio Monteiro present, the government outlined an investment of 53 billion reais (approximately US$11 billion) for defense, one of the program’s nine pillars. The plan will see […]