During a meeting with members of the Federation of Rural Associations of Mercosul (Farm), the International Relations superintendent of the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA), Lígia Dutra stressed that the insertion of middle and small producers in the international market is one of the barriers to be overcome to leverage international trade in Mercosur.
In addition, Lígia pointed out the computerization of procedures in the field of exports and growing demand for certified products, as other barriers to be overcome.
“We also need a clear and continuing trade policy. The expansion of the Brazilian presence in foreign markets should be a long-term strategy, “he said.
She added that population growth will boost demand for food. “We will need to serve it in a sustainable way. For this, it will be necessary to use more technology for production in the field, which will increase the productivity of agriculture and livestock.
International agreements may also be a strategy to meet the demand for food, said the superintendent of the ANC. “International agreements approximate the demand and supply of agricultural products by reducing trade barriers between countries and increasing the competitiveness of the sector in the foreign market.”
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.