Brazil

2024 - 7 - 3

Brazil: From Pesticide Laws to Digital Innovation

agribusiness - agrochemicals - Amazon - Brazil - climate change - COFCO International - digital engagement - emergency response - floods - industrial output - Mercado Libre - Pix - wheat cultivation

Discover how Brazil navigates pro-agribusiness pesticide laws and emerges as a digital leader!

Brazil, known for its rich Amazon rainforest, is facing controversy with the new pro-agribusiness pesticide law. The Poison Bill, pushed by Brazil's congressional agribusiness caucus, relaxes restrictions on pesticide use, raising concerns about its impact on the environment. While this law may benefit agribusiness, it threatens the delicate balance of the Amazon ecosystem.

On the digital front, Brazil shines as a global leader in digital engagement. Innovations like Pix, a groundbreaking payment system, and Mercado Libre's eCommerce platform have propelled Brazil to the forefront of digital innovation. The country's embrace of these technologies has not only transformed its economy but also set new standards for digital engagement worldwide.

In May, Brazil's industrial output experienced a slight decline of 0.9%, surpassing expectations of a larger drop. Despite this setback, Brazil's industrial sector remains resilient, showcasing the nation's adaptability in the face of economic challenges.

Brazil's diverse landscape of environmental and digital advancements exemplifies a nation in transition. Balancing the demands of agribusiness with environmental conservation and excelling in digital innovation, Brazil continues to navigate complex issues on the global stage.

Interesting Fact: The Poison Bill poses a threat to the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns about deforestation and environmental degradation.

Did You Know? Brazil's Pix payment system has revolutionized the digital payment landscape, making transactions faster and more secure for millions of users.

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Brazil's new pro-agribusiness pesticide law threatens Amazon ... (Mongabay.com)

A priority project of Brazil's congressional agribusiness caucus, the so-called Poison Bill eases restrictions on the sale and use of a wide range of ...

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How the World Does Digital: Brazil Emerges as Leader in Digital ... (pymnts.com)

Brazil has emerged as a global leader in digital engagement, driven by innovations such as the Pix and Mercado Libre's eCommerce platform.

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Brazil's industrial output falls less than expected in May (Reuters)

Industrial production in Brazil fell 0.9% in May from April , government statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday, below the 1.7% decline estimated by ...

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Podcast: Gun debate becoming ubiquitous in Brazil's Congress (The Brazilian Report)

When far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro rose to win Brazil's presidential election in 2018, guns and violence were hallmarks of his campaign.

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Brazil ag minister says action to import rice 'not necessary' (Reuters)

The Brazilian government will no longer need to buy imported rice, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro told a local TV channel on Wednesday, after the plan ...

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Brazil pushing towards wheat self-sufficiency - Country Guide (Country Guide)

The USDA attaché in the country's capital of Brasilia said the expansion of wheat will include cultivating “tropical wheat” in the savanna-like region in ...

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A new pesticide law in Brazil endangers Amazon's biodiversity (Environmental Health News)

New pesticide regulations, which relaxes restrictions on the sale and use of a wide range of agrochemicals, raise concerns over Amazon biodiversity and ...

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Brazil ag minister says action to import rice 'not necessary' (Yahoo Finance)

The Brazilian government will no longer need to buy imported rice, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro told a local TV channel on Wednesday, after the plan ...

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Lithium fever brings prosperity and headaches to one of the poorest ... (EL PAÍS in English)

The exploitation of minerals in the Jequitinhonha River Valley is generating thousands of jobs, but is of concern to some locals, who worry about ...

Brazil's Braskem still facing logistical woes at Triunfo facilities (ICIS)

RIO DE JANEIRO (ICIS)–Brazil's polymers major Braskem is still facing some logistical challenges at its facilities in Triunfo, in the floods-hit state of ...

China's COFCO projects bigger Brazil soy, corn harvests in 2025 ... (Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide)

China's COFCO International projects a potential increase of Brazilian soybean and corn harvests in the 2024/25 cycle while also gearing up to advance the ...

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Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul | Floods - DREF Operation Update n° 1 ... (ReliefWeb)

Appeal in English on Brazil about Climate Change and Environment, Coordination, Flash Flood, Flood and more; published on 3 Jul 2024 by IFRC.

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Climate surprises: Amazonia and the lessons of Brazil's catastrophic ... (Mongabay.com)

Brazil's catastrophic flood in the state of Rio Grande do Sul is helping to raise public awareness of climate change but has had no visible effect on the ...

Death toll hits 180 in record floods in southern Brazil (新华网)

SAO PAULO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- At least 180 people have died from weeks of record flooding in southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state and 32 people remain ...

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PAHO supports emergency response following flooding in Rio ... (Pan American Health Organization)

Brasilia, June 17, 2024 – From the end of April to May this year, the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul was hit by heavy rains which caused ...

Death toll hits 180 in record floods in southern Brazil (China Daily)

SAO PAULO -- At least 180 people have died from weeks of record flooding in southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state and 32 people remain missing, ...

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