Agribusiness in Brazil: An Overview

The video explores the role of agribusiness in Brazil, highlighting its economic significance and global competitiveness. It contrasts agribusiness with family farming, emphasizing the former's focus on commodity production for export. The environmental and social challenges, such as agrochemical use and deforestation, are discussed, alongside the economic benefits and technological advancements driven by agribusiness.

How many days could the city of São Paulo be fed with the corn produced in 2022?

• 5,000 days

• 15,000 days

• 11,000 days

• 20,000 days

What percentage of soy produced in Brazil stays within the country?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

What is the primary focus of agribusiness production?

• Local market supply

• Direct consumption

• Export of industrialized products

• Production of commodities

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of commodities?

• Homogeneous

• Traded on global exchanges

• Produced in small scale

• Stored without quality loss

What type of farming is primarily responsible for producing fruits, vegetables, and other food items in Brazil?

• Industrial farming

• Agribusiness

• Family farming

• Corporate farming

What percentage of Brazil's GDP was attributed to agribusiness in 2021?

• 7%

• 15%

• 27%

• 35%

How many people were estimated to be employed by agribusiness in 2022?

• 19 million

• 25 million

• 15 million

• 10 million

What is the main environmental concern associated with the expansion of agribusiness in Brazil?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

What percentage of global deforestation is linked to agribusiness according to the UN?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the term used to describe the shift towards exporting more primary goods and importing more industrialized goods?

• Reprimarization

• Commodification

• Industrialization

• Globalization