Federative Republic of Brazil Federative Republic of Brazil

The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation

The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation

1002 Ph.D & 961 M.Sc.1002 Ph.D & 961 M.Sc.

The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation

The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation

April 26, 1973April 26, 1973

Mission is to provide feasible solutions for the sustainable development of the Brazilian agribusiness by generating, adapting and transferring knowledge and technology that benefits the Brazilian Society.

Mission is to provide feasible solutions for the sustainable development of the Brazilian agribusiness by generating, adapting and transferring knowledge and technology that benefits the Brazilian Society.

Present in almost all the states of the Union, each

with its own ecological conditions

Present in almost all the states of the Union, each

with its own ecological conditions

9000 technologies for Brazilian

agriculture

9000 technologies for Brazilian

agriculture

DIRECTORDIRECTOR

EMBRAPA’S ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTEMBRAPA’S ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

EXECUTIVEDIRECTORSHIP

EXECUTIVEDIRECTORSHIP

DIRECTOR’SOFFICE

DIRECTOR’SOFFICE STRATIGIC

MANAGEMENT

STRATIGICMANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONALCOOPERATION

INTERNATIONALCOOPERATION

RESEARCHRESEARCH TRAINING

Extension

TRAININGExtension

PUBLICRELATIONS

PUBLICRELATIONS

CONGRESSRELATIONS

CONGRESSRELATIONS LEGAL

ADVISORY

LEGALADVISORY

RESEARCHUNITS

RESEARCHUNITS

ADMINISTRATIVECOUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVECOUNCIL

DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITIESUNIVERSITIES

Embrapa's Top Priority Programs Embrapa's Top Priority Programs

1. Appraisal, Management and reclamation Of Natural Resources

1. Appraisal, Management and reclamation Of Natural Resources

2. Genetic Resources & Biotechnology2. Genetic Resources & Biotechnology

3. Biotechnology3. Biotechnology

. Based on market oriented demands. Based on market oriented demands

. Developing new varieties resistant to stress from

agroecological systems

. Developing new varieties resistant to stress from

agroecological systems

. Organizing and systematizing information on natural resources

. Organizing and systematizing information on natural resources

. Conservation of genetic resources . Conservation of genetic resources

4. Grain Production4. Grain Production

. Production technology for grains

. Production technology for grains . Soybeans, rice, beans corn and sorghum, wheat, sunflower, cowpea, barley, and triticale

. Soybeans, rice, beans corn and sorghum, wheat, sunflower, cowpea, barley, and triticale

5. Vegetable Production5. Vegetable Production

6. Animal Production6. Animal Production

Embrapa's Top Priority ProgramsEmbrapa's Top Priority Programs

. Developing techniques and strategies for the rational exploration of the main species important for the economy

. Developing techniques and strategies for the rational exploration of the main species important for the economy

. The generation of technology processes, knowledge and competitive products for the fruit, vegetable and cassava sectors

. The generation of technology processes, knowledge and competitive products for the fruit, vegetable and cassava sectors

Embrapa's Top Priority ProgramsEmbrapa's Top Priority Programs

7. Environmental Quality7. Environmental Quality

. Evaluating environmental quality and agricultural sustainability

. Evaluating environmental quality and agricultural sustainability

8. Small Farm Agriculture8. Small Farm Agriculture

Generate or adapt technology and know how capable of establishing a developmental process,

better conditions for the stability and multiplication of small farming units and in this way better the quality of life of the small farmer and his family

founded on greater integration of market economy conditions

Generate or adapt technology and know how capable of establishing a developmental process,

better conditions for the stability and multiplication of small farming units and in this way better the quality of life of the small farmer and his family

founded on greater integration of market economy conditions

40 Research Units, and 15 central units

40 Research Units, and 15 central units

Embrapa co-ordinates the National Agricultural Research System, consisting of universities, research institutes and state research corporations.

Embrapa co-ordinates the National Agricultural Research System, consisting of universities, research institutes and state research corporations.

The company has ongoing technical and scientific co-operation programs with more than 150 institutions from 56 countries.

The company has ongoing technical and scientific co-operation programs with more than 150 institutions from 56 countries.

Research UnitsResearch Units

BEEF CATTLEMato Grosso

BEEF CATTLEMato Grosso

DAIRY CATTLEMinas Gerais

DAIRY CATTLEMinas Gerais

FORESTRYParana

FORESTRYParana

GOATSCeara

GOATSCeara

COFFEEBrasilia

COFFEEBrasilia

RICE & BEANSGoiania

RICE & BEANSGoiania

CERRADOSAcre

CERRADOSAcre

COTTONParaiba

COTTONParaiba

SOYBEANSParana

SOYBEANSParana

WHEATRio Grande

WHEATRio Grande

BEEF CATTLEPara

BEEF CATTLEPara

Swine & PoultrySanta Catarina

Swine & PoultrySanta Catarina

BRASILIA FEDERAL DISTRICBRASILIA FEDERAL DISTRIC

Characterization, conservation and utilization of the natural resources

Development of alternatives to improveproduction systems in agriculture andlivestock farming,

Development of agroforestaland silvipastoral systemsSustainable managementof native forests and silviculture

Soils Maps

Characterization, conservation and utilization of the natural resources

Development of alternatives to improveproduction systems in agriculture andlivestock farming,

Development of agroforestaland silvipastoral systemsSustainable managementof native forests and silviculture

Soils Maps

Research center for the development of:Cotton,Sisal, Peanut,Sesame seed Castor oil tree cultures

Research center for the development of:Cotton,Sisal, Peanut,Sesame seed Castor oil tree cultures

Genetic improvementDevelopment non-irrigated and

irrigated production systemsIntegrated pest management Biological control of cotton pests

Genetic improvementDevelopment non-irrigated and

irrigated production systemsIntegrated pest management Biological control of cotton pests

868.170 Mt868.170 Mt

The research unit operates in all national territoryThe research unit operates in all national territory

Development of the long and fine grain cultivarsas rotational crop with soybean and for consortiumwith pastures under irrigation by aspersion.

Development of the long and fine grain cultivarsas rotational crop with soybean and for consortiumwith pastures under irrigation by aspersion.

Genetic improvement PhytosanitaryRice and beans cultural management Technology transfer

Genetic improvement PhytosanitaryRice and beans cultural management Technology transfer

Number one in Production of beans Phaseolus vulgaris 2.5 Mt / year

Number one in Production of beans Phaseolus vulgaris 2.5 Mt / year

Developed system for regeneration of degraded pasture using rice or maize as carrier.

Developed system for regeneration of degraded pasture using rice or maize as carrier.

Rice: 10.207.20 Mt Rice: 10.207.20 Mt

Coordination of the Brazilian Coffee ResearchCoordination of the Brazilian Coffee Research

Promotion of coffee research Promotion of coffee research Socio-economic studies and coffee harvests forecastsSocio-economic studies and coffee harvests forecasts

Agroclimatology and physiologyAgroclimatology and physiology

Genetic and improvement of the coffee plantGenetic and improvement of the coffee plantHarvest, post-harvest and qualityHarvest, post-harvest and quality

Technological transfer and diffusionTechnological transfer and diffusion

Industrial processesIndustrial processes

Pests, diseases and nematodes of the coffee plantPests, diseases and nematodes of the coffee plant

Number one (31.1 million bags of 60k)Number one (31.1 million bags of 60k)

Nutrition and food Health and reproductionMeat, leather, milk and by-products processingManagement of native and cultivated pastures

Nutrition and food Health and reproductionMeat, leather, milk and by-products processingManagement of native and cultivated pastures

Frozen semen and embryosBuffel and Gramão grass seedsCheese and other dairy products

Frozen semen and embryosBuffel and Gramão grass seedsCheese and other dairy products

Prevention and control of diseasesReproduction and genetic improvement

Prevention and control of diseasesReproduction and genetic improvement

Meat : 35.500 MtMeat : 35.500 Mt

Reforestation of Degraded AreasReforestation of Degraded Areas

System for Monitoring Fires ReforestationBiological control of pestsIntegrated forest and agricultural productionManagement of natural and planted forests

System for Monitoring Fires ReforestationBiological control of pestsIntegrated forest and agricultural productionManagement of natural and planted forests

Assistance and training in forest issuesLaboratory analysis of soil, plants, seed and lumberHigh Temporal Resolution Orbital

Assistance and training in forest issuesLaboratory analysis of soil, plants, seed and lumberHigh Temporal Resolution Orbital

Animal improvement, reproduction and managementAnimal nutritionAnimal health

Animal improvement, reproduction and managementAnimal nutritionAnimal health

Vaccine against bovine sadness parasitosis Vaccine against bovine sadness parasitosis

Introduced 3 types of grass cultivars, which are responsible for 90% of the tropical forage seed

Introduced 3 types of grass cultivars, which are responsible for 90% of the tropical forage seed

Brangus-IbagéBrangus-Ibagé

Animal managementGenetic improvementQuality of milkRural economy

Animal managementGenetic improvementQuality of milkRural economy

Elephant grass, Pennisetum purpureum6 animals per hectare per year11 kilos of milk/cow/day

Elephant grass, Pennisetum purpureum6 animals per hectare per year11 kilos of milk/cow/day

Genetic improvement of foragesControl of ticks, bovine sadness parasitosis,Worms and mastitisEmbryo transferStrategies for cross-breeding and genetic evaluationMilk production systems

Genetic improvement of foragesControl of ticks, bovine sadness parasitosis,Worms and mastitisEmbryo transferStrategies for cross-breeding and genetic evaluationMilk production systems

US: 76.6 M/LTS (1)BR: 22.6 M/LTS (6)

US: 76.6 M/LTS (1)BR: 22.6 M/LTS (6)

Production : 75.38 M/ton 35.5Productivity : 2560 T/ha 2610Area : 29.43 sq/km 9.85

Production : 75.38 M/ton 35.5Productivity : 2560 T/ha 2610Area : 29.43 sq/km 9.85

Genetics and improvement of soybean and sunflowerSoil and cultivation management of soybean, sunflower and wheatApplication of soybean in human dietsIntegrated control of pests

Genetics and improvement of soybean and sunflowerSoil and cultivation management of soybean, sunflower and wheatApplication of soybean in human dietsIntegrated control of pests

Embrapa 16 cultivar Resistant to soil acidity, stem rust and mosaic virus

Embrapa 16 cultivar Resistant to soil acidity, stem rust and mosaic virus

Presents a superior industrial quality, appropriate for bread making and pastas

Presents a superior industrial quality, appropriate for bread making and pastas

Genetic improvement of winter cereals, soybean and cornBiological controlBiotechnologySoil and cultivation management

Genetic improvement of winter cereals, soybean and cornBiological controlBiotechnologySoil and cultivation management

3.260.124 Mt3.260.124 Mt

C.FC.F

Canchim Cattle5/8 Charolais and 3/8 Nelore

Canchim Cattle5/8 Charolais and 3/8 Nelore

Buffalo meat production Buffalo meat production

6.671.000 Mt6.671.000 Mt

C.FC.F

Characteristics

Slaughter age 22-26 monthCarcass Weight 250 Kgs Finish time 80 daysRatio carcass/BW 55%Fat finish 3-6 mm% of Meat 76.56% of Bone 19.51% of Fat 3.93

Development and modernization of of breeding systems Development and modernization of of breeding systems

Genetic improvement on animals Animal healthProduction of vaccinesAnimal production and nutrition

Genetic improvement on animals Animal healthProduction of vaccinesAnimal production and nutrition

The laying hen Embrapa llhybrid chicken resulting from the cross between selected Leghorn lines

The laying hen Embrapa llhybrid chicken resulting from the cross between selected Leghorn lines

6.222.700 Mt chicken6.222.700 Mt chicken

1.582.700 Mt Eggs1.582.700 Mt Eggs

Embrapa's research has enabled Brazil to significantly increase

Agriculture production.

Embrapa's research has enabled Brazil to significantly increase

Agriculture production.

Soybean production has increased by 360%; maize, by 128%; wheat, by 49%;

and rice and beans, by 27%.

Soybean production has increased by 360%; maize, by 128%; wheat, by 49%;

and rice and beans, by 27%.

Research has also enabled farmers to produce soybean in the cerrado, to eliminate numerous pests and to grow fruit in the semi-arid region.

Research has also enabled farmers to produce soybean in the cerrado, to eliminate numerous pests and to grow fruit in the semi-arid region.

It has also developed alternative logging techniques that prevent

the destruction of forests.

It has also developed alternative logging techniques that prevent

the destruction of forests.