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Low Production Costs Boost Brazil Meat Exports - SIAVS
Strong international demand for Brazilian meat has been driven by low production costs and most recently, by the Real’s 10% devaluation, according to traders at SIAVS, Brazil’s largest animal protein event. In 2022, Brazil had the lowest production costs of pork in the world at an average of US $1.20/kg for live pig, according to InterPIG.
Brazilian agricultural productivity grew by over 2% from 1971 to 2015, surpassing the global average of 1-2%. This growth is attributed to reforms in funding and pricing policies, subsidy cuts, and rural...
Cargill Wins 2024 Sustainability Awards for Leadership in Industry and Initiative of the Year
Cargill has been recognized for its leadership in sustainably through the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards. Business Intelligence Group (BIG) named Cargill the recipient of both the Sustainability Leadership Award and Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award. These awards recognize organizations worldwide that have made sustainability a core part of their business strategy and practices and are having a positive impact on the sustainability of their organization and their industry.
Cargill is uniquely positioned to lead the transformation of the food and agriculture system to help...
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