In early 2024, Brazil’s agricultural sector experienced a significant surge, with its GDP increasing by 11.3% in the first quarter compared to the final quarter of 2023. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) highlighted this significant growth. This occurred even as the sector faced a 3% year-on-year decline from the first quarter of […]
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