Agriculture in Brazil

Crop value: R$148.4 billion (65.56 bil. USD)

Contribution to GDP: 4.53%

Agribusiness GDP (rural industry, trade, livestock, agriculture): 26.46%

Rural Population:  29,148,958

Agriculture in Brazil is very important. Their most lucrative products are coffee, soybeans, wheat, rice, corn, sugarcane, cocoa, and citrus. In Brazil, there are two main agriculture areas: South brazil and Northeast Brazil.

Southern Brazil

Source: www.fauna-flora.org

Two-Thirds of the country has a semi-temperate, or moderate climate. The soil is fertile and the rain levels make sure that the crops stay irrigated. This region of Brazil produces most of the country's grains, export crops, and oilseeds.

Source: planetark.org

Northeast Brazil 

Unlike Southern Brazil Northeast Brazil is a lot drier and less equipped for agricultural production. It often falls victim to droughts, lack of infrastructure, and good soil due to the scarce amount of rainfall. But there are certain crops that are essential for export that can grow in these conditions such as cocoa, tropical fruits, and forest products.

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GDP from agriculture in Brazil decreased to 12544.53 BRL Million in 2015. Agriculture contributes to 14% of the GDP in Brazil and employs 17,900,000 people. 67% are male and 14% are under the age of 14.