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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Brazilian labour prosecutors' office sues JBS SA over Brazilian indigenous workers' rights violations
A suit was filed by the Brazilian labour prosecutors' office towards JBS SA, which had allegedly fired 40 workers from the Kaingang tribe from its plant in south Brazil because of COVID-19, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Brazil state confirms thousands meat plant workers with COVID-19
The labour prosecutors' office confirmed on Monday that over a quarter of new coronavirus cases in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul are among meat plant workers, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
JBS to reopen Brazil plant after COVID-19 outbreak
JBS SA confirmed the ruling of a Brazilian labour court issued on May 30 by Labour Judge Paula dos Anjos wherein the company's Santa Catarina chicken processing plant can resume its operations, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 29, 2020
China buys Brazilian soy as US trade tensions build up
As trade tensions with the US increase, China purchased over 10 cargoes of Brazilian soybeans this week in private transactions, according to sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
JBS beef plant in Rondonia state, Brazil closed because of COVID-19
The Rondonia labour court ordered the JBS beef plant located in the state to stop operations until all workers are tested for COVID-19, Reuters reported.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
ICC Brazil provides tips on improving cattle performance
The results of agricultural activities and animal performance rely on nutrition and appropriate management techniques. Whether for dairy or beef cattle, anenergetic supplementation, protein, or minerals is needed.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Major Brazilian meatpackers approved for beef export to Thailand
Brazilian-based Minerva, Marfig Global Foods, JBs, as well as two other unlisted companies have been approved to export beef to Thailand, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Soybean loading continues at Brazil port after quarantine
After a ship was ordered into isolation due to a crew member testing positive for COVID-19, soybean loading operations were set to resume on Tuesday at Brazil's Paranaguá port, authorities said, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Brazil's meatpackers get green light for beef export to Thailand
JBS SA, Marfrig Global Foods, Minerva Foods and two other Brazilian meatpackers have won approval to allow entry of beef into Thailand, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Brazil to commence beef export to Thailand
The Agriculture Ministry of Brazil announced Monday that Thailand has agreed to take Brazilian beef imports, the second agricultural deal the two countries have agreed in two weeks, according to Reuters.
Friday, May 22, 2020
COVID-19 cases reported at Marfig and Minerva's Brazil beef plants but both remain operational
Brazilian based Marfig Global Foods and Minerva SA have reported positive COVID-19 cases among its cattle plant workers, but operations continue as normal, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Brazil pork exports to beat 2020 forecast
According to pork and poultry processor group Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) on Friday, the 2020 pork exports of Brazil are seen to surpass initial estimates, driven by Chinese demand, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Brazil fisheries appeal to government amid COVID-19 crisis
Brazil's fish processors are pleading the government for tax breaks, subsidised credit and emergency loan guarantees, as the COVID-19 crisis pulls demand leaving a million-workforce sector struggling badly, reported Reuters.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Brazil's pork exports grow despite COVID-19
Brazil's hog producers have not been as badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as their counterparts in the EU and the US, The Pig Site reports.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Agribusiness companies, investors and supermarkets warn possible boycott over Brazil's new forest law
40 agribusiness companies and supermarkets such as signed an open letter urging Brazil's lawmakers to reject a new law that could lead to more deforestation for soy crops and cattle farming, Reuters reported.

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