Brazilian Agricultural Competitiveness & Trade

This book describes and analyses competitive factors in Brazil affecting U.S. and Brazilian sales of agricultural goods, including grains, soy-beans, and meats, in third-country markets. It provides an overview of Brazil''''s agricultural imports, exports, consumption, and production during 200611; an overview of Brazilian government programs and regulations relating to agricultural production and exports; an analysis of the growth of Brazilian agribusiness firms and their impact on global supply chains; a description of competitive factors affecting Brazil''''s agricultural sector; and special focus chapters surveying the soy-bean, grains, poultry, beef, and pork sectors, with an emphasis on important third-country markets where U.S. and Brazilian exports directly compete. See more