Brazil foresees surge in meat production and exports
Brazil is set to produce 29.6 million tons of beef, pork, and poultry this year, according to supply authority Conab.Edegar Pretto, head of Conab, stated the rise in meat production should result in lower prices for Brazilians. “We expect that meat lovers should see an increase in animal protein on the Brazilian table, especially the beloved barbecue, which is not just a meal, but an integral part of our culture,” Pretto said in a radio interview for A Voz do Brasil.The increase in production will be driven by pork, which is expected to reach 5.32 million tons in 2023, up 2.7 percent from last year. This is the highest volume ever recorded in the country.Beef production should total some 9 million tons, up 4.5 percent. The increase was already expected due to the livestock cycle, wit...