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Agribusiness Leaders Meet André de Paula in Brasília to Bolster Ministry Role and Advance Fisheries Agenda

Eduardo Lobo, president of the Brazilian Association of Fish Industries (Abipesca), met with Agriculture Minister André de Paula, lawmakers, and industry representatives on April 14 at the Parliamentary Front for Agriculture (FPA) headquarters in Brasília to discuss key challenges and opportunities for Brazilian agribusiness, with a focus on strengthening the ministry’s role and advancing structural priorities.

Lobo urged regulation of self-control for the fishing sector, saying, "It was a very special day. We welcomed the new minister and presented...

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