Brazilian Agricultural Competitiveness and Trade : Bibliographic Resources on Response, Restoration and Research Initiatives

This book describes and analyzes competitive factors in Brazil affecting U.S. and Brazilian sales of agricultural goods, including grains, soybeans, and meats, in third-country markets. It provides an overview of Brazil's agricultural imports, exports, consumption, and production during 2006-11; 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 soybean, grains, poultry, beef, and pork sectors, with an emphasis on important third-country markets where U.S. and Brazilian exports directly compete.