News - MAP

Pesticides

Diagnosis of the production chain and research with bioinputs are presented at the MAPA Rice Sector Chamber

During the meeting, representatives of public bodies, entities and producers discussed topics related to rice agribusiness

15.02.2023 | 14:47 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Mapa awards 27 agribusiness companies and cooperatives for good integrity practices

Mais Integridade Seal recognizes companies and agricultural cooperatives that adopt social responsibility, sustainability and ethical actions

15.02.2023 | 14:39 (UTC -3)

Cocoa

Mapa and FAO project for cocoa conservation in southern Bahia is approved by the Global Environment Facility

The objective is to reduce and reverse trends in degradation and loss of biodiversity in specific districts of the region

01.12.2022 | 14:52 (UTC -3)

Inspection

From January onwards, Ceagesp will require the entry of food with traceability defined in the Mapa standard

At the beginning of the week, Mapa inspection at the warehouse caught a load of unidentified papaya

10.11.2022 | 14:59 (UTC -3)

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Mapa will define new strategy to reconcile expectations about soy classification

Debate was the main topic of the Seminar ‘Challenges of Brazilian Leadership in the World Soy Market’, held this November 9th, at Embrapa Soja, in Londrina (PR)

09.11.2022 | 17:33 (UTC -3)

Cocoa Connects AgTechs

Challenge for startups seeks innovative solutions to the main challenges of Brazilian cocoa farming

Interested parties can register for free until November 15th.

21.10.2022 | 14:11 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Mapa opens public consultation on the National Citrus Disease Prevention and Control Program

The disease called Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as Greening, is the biggest threat to the world's citrus industry

30.09.2022 | 14:18 (UTC -3)

Mapa Working Group proposes strategies to combat food loss and waste

The recommendations address the use of technology for food preservation and encouraging research

29.09.2022 | 14:20 (UTC -3)

Training

Mapa and Embrapa form a partnership to strengthen the cultivation of landraces of yam and pumpkin in Alagoas

Project aims to train family farmers in sustainable management, improving family health and income

26.08.2022 | 14:55 (UTC -3)

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Restricting fertilizer trade reduces food supply, highlights minister

Minister Marcos Montes participated in the opening of the 9th Brazilian Fertilizers Congress

23.08.2022 | 14:45 (UTC -3)

International trade

Mapa discusses agricultural sustainability and international trade with the Australian Embassy

Brazil and Australia share the relevance of the agricultural sector for the national economies

23.03.2023 | 14:49 (UTC -3)

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Registration deadline for the Mais Integridade Seal 2023/24 ends on June 2nd

Award recognizes agricultural companies and cooperatives that adopt practices of integrity, social, environmental and ethical responsibility

14.03.2023 | 14:42 (UTC -3)

Drought

Map visits areas affected by drought in Rio Grande do Sul

Government announces emergency credit of R$430 million and measures to help families affected by drought in the state of Rio Grande do Sul

24.02.2023 | 14:12 (UTC -3)

Classification

CNA and Mapa debate soybean classification standard

Dialogue is necessary to reach a consensus on possible changes to standards

15.02.2023 | 15:19 (UTC -3)

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Mapa delivers the 2022/2023 More Integrity Seal to companies and cooperatives

Ceremony takes place on Tuesday, February 14th, in the Apex-Brasil auditorium and will be broadcast on Mapa’s YouTube channel

13.02.2023 | 15:21 (UTC -3)

Ethiopia

Mapa receives Ethiopian delegation for Trilateral Cooperation Project

The objective is to develop a digital agricultural extension strategy for Ethiopia based on the Brazilian experience

22.11.2022 | 15:06 (UTC -3)

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Food irradiation can bring competitive advantages to agriculture

In a seminar, Mapa reinforces the role of technology in curbing food waste and announces a plan for a multipurpose irradiator

11.11.2022 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

Smart Farm Mapa Conecta

Mapa announces startups that won the solutions challenge for the grain production chain

In addition to the opportunity to present their business to investors and companies in the sector, the three winners received a cash prize

11.11.2022 | 14:28 (UTC -3)

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Registration open for the third module of the Integrated Production course

Course is offered by the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa); Registration can be made until November 20th

10.11.2022 | 15:01 (UTC -3)

Tax

Mapa inspectors will be able to certify fruits and vegetables for OECD countries

Training brings together 44 tax auditors; The expectation is to accelerate the flow of exports

19.10.2022 | 17:14 (UTC -3)

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Mapa opens registrations for the selection of agricultural startups in the Northeast Region

The registration deadline is November 14th

14.10.2022 | 17:01 (UTC -3)

Financial Services

Mapa meets with companies to discuss adjustments to the legal framework and expand private financing for agriculture

One of the objectives is to expand CPR's reach; negotiated balance rose from R$17 billion to R$178 billion in two years

05.10.2022 | 14:07 (UTC -3)

Cocoa

Mapa delivers first Term of Recognition of Good Agricultural Practices to the cocoa production chain

Cocoa is the first crop to receive this recognition. The term guarantees that programs promote good agricultural practices and meet the minimum requirements established by Mapa

26.09.2022 | 14:12 (UTC -3)

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Mapa Forest Products Laboratory opens selection for Scientific Initiation scholarships

Registration can be made until September 30, 2022

16.09.2022 | 14:06 (UTC -3)

Innovation

Mapa and ABDI announce eight innovation environments awarded in the second Agro 4.0 Notice

The projects will use remote sensing, computer vision, IoT, artificial intelligence, among other technologies, to increase agribusiness productivity

12.09.2022 | 14:54 (UTC -3)

Inspection

Mapa task force monitors fertilizer production in the Triângulo Mineiro

Two thousand liters of fluid products were seized, including agrochemicals and substances banned for use in fertilizers

06.09.2022 | 14:20 (UTC -3)

integrated production

In São Paulo, Mapa launches educational booklets on Integrated Production

In a simple way, the material addresses the benefits of adhering to the system that ensures food quality and sustainability

01.09.2022 | 14:40 (UTC -3)

Goiás

Mapa and IF Goiano form a partnership to stimulate innovation in agriculture in Goiás

The objective is to support research, technological development, innovation and the emergence of new businesses

22.08.2022 | 13:46 (UTC -3)