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and Mata Atlântica biomes, soils are much better, but water may be a (seasonal)
problem. Due to the largely tropical climate, plant cover regeneration is much
faster than in temperate areas and the amount of sequestered CO2 is also
higher, making it worthwhile to invest in climate smart agriculture. Because of
the significant export of agricultural commodities from Brazil, there is a net
export of phosphates and other minerals to importing countries, which may
pollute local groundwater.
Pesticides and fertilisers
Glyphosate and other products that are banned in the EU are still permitted in
Brazil. Attention must therefore be given to maximum residual levels.
Although the residual levels of pesticides on fruits and vegetables in Brazil are
generally lower than in the Netherlands (Source: FAO, 2019), field application
is not always done correctly and could lead to harmful consequences for
employees, farm animals and nature.
MINAS GERAIS
Minas Gerais is located in southeastern Brazil and is the second most populous
region of the country. It is the third region in terms of gross domestic product
(GDP), and the fourth largest region by area in the country. The state's gross
domestic product (GDP) represented 8% of the wealth generated by Brazil in
2016. The state's capital and largest city is Belo Horizonte. The state has both
the largest roadway system and the second largest railway system in the
country, besides an international airport and five dry ports to facilitate customs
(RVO, 2019). The state's most important sectors are mining, agribusiness and
the automotive industry (RVO, 2019).
Brazil
Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte
France
State of Minas Gerais
Population:
Economy:
Size:
Capital:
21 million
BRL 554.634 Million (2016)
586.528 km² (> France)
Belo Horizonte
State ranks #2 in Brazil in terms of industrial
production and exports.
Agribusiness in Minas Gerais generated BRL 190
billion in terms of GDP and represents 14% of
total Brazilian Agribusiness GDP
Besides Agribusiness, Minas Gerais is the largest
mineral producing state accounting for 43% of
total Brazilian mineral exports (2017)
Minas Gerais has the second largest population among Brazil's 26 states: there
are 21 million inhabitants living in 853 cities. The Belo Horizonte Metropolitan
Area is home to 5.5 million people. Minas Gerais occupies an area larger than
countries like France, Sweden, Spain and Japan: 587,000 km², equivalent to
7% of Brazil's territory.
The state's gross domestic product (GDP) of BRL 554.643 million represented
8% of the wealth generated by Brazil in 2016. With its modern and diversified
economy, Minas Gerais offers a wide range of advantages for those who wish to
do business in the state. Consistent appeal that goes beyond geographic location
to include the state's infrastructure availability, skilled labour, generous natural
resources and lines of financing for a wide variety of ventures, among others.
In the agricultural sector, coffee is the most important export product (over
US$3 billion of exports), followed by soy and meat. Minas Gerais also exports
cellulose and fruits and nuts. Regarding the products analyzed in this study, in
2018 exports from Minas Gerais to the Netherlands totalled US$49.3 million
for coffee, US$1.1 million for fruits and nuts, and US$166.900 for avocados.
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