Brazilian Natives ("Indians") began farming some 12,000 years ago. They farmed cassava, peanuts, tobacco, sweet potatoes and maize, in addition to extracting the essence from other local plants such …

Feb 11, 2026 · About one-third of the world’s oranges are grown in Brazil—more than twice the amount produced in the United States, which is the world’s second major supplier. Brazil is also the world’s …

The country is a world leader in coffee production and export, sugar cane production, soybean production and export, and orange production just to name a few.

Jul 30, 2025 · Despite this, Brazil has shown significant progress in agricultural development in recent years, as evidenced by increased production and exports to foreign markets. A number of …

2 days ago · Brazil’s agriculture sector faces several key challenges — high cost of capital, geopolitical tensions, and environmental pressures — which are directly impacting farming operations, he …

3 days ago · Our study defines the Brazilian agriculture market as the on-farm value created by field-grown crops, cereals, grains, oilseeds, pulses, sugar crops, fiber crops, fruits, vegetables, coffee, …

It finds that overall support to agriculture in 2022-24 remains well above pre-COVID levels. While nominal transfers to farmers have increased, expenditures benefitting consumers have declined.

Sep 17, 2025 · With record production, export and trade surplus figures, the sector has consolidated its position as the main driver of the Brazilian economy, boosting foreign exchange earnings, generating …

5 days ago · Brazil’s Agricultural Evolution: From Importer to Export Powerhouse Brazil’s agriculture sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past four decades, evolving from a net …

Jun 2, 2025 · In 2024, Brazilian agriculture faced significant challenges, from declining global demand and high input costs to extreme weather events linked to El Niño. While overall production saw only a …