Brazil helps family farmers access international markets
The authorities want to enable small businesses and cooperatives to benefit from global trade
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The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) has launched a programme to help family farms and small businesses enter international markets. This was reported by Brasil de Fato, a partner of TV BRICS.
According to statistics for 2025, 70 per cent of the country’s 1,172 agricultural cooperatives are family farms. The Cooperation for Export programme provides training in drawing up export plans, diagnostic assessments, consultancy support, assistance in adapting to international requirements, the organisation of business meetings with foreign buyers, and participation in international trade fairs.
During the project’s presentation in Salvador (Bahia state), around 200 cooperatives met with 30 buyers from more than 20 countries. Deals worth around US$7.5 million were concluded. Foreign companies showed interest in coffee, cocoa and chocolate, honey, nuts, fruit, acai berries, cassava products, and meat products.
One successful example of participation in the project was a cooperative from the state of Bahia, comprising 298 family farmers, 70 per cent of whom are women. At an international exhibition in Dubai, the cooperative showcased products made from the local umbu fruit (Brazilian plum) and now exports them to five countries.
The programme is currently being expanded, with plans to cover 450 cooperatives by the end of 2026. Of these, 200 will receive training and preparation to enter export markets, whilst a further 250 will be able to take part in international exhibitions, trade missions and negotiations with potential partners.
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