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active year in the sustainability area , which has been increasingly gaining importance and representativeness in Brazilian agribusiness . “ We have an important agenda to be developed this year , which includes partnerships with Federal Government and Public Ministry , to maximize competitiveness and support to livestock producers ,” informs Sampaio .
HISTORY The ABIEC was created as a response to Brazil ’ s low share in the global trade of beef in the late 1970s , repressed by numerous requirements and protectionist policies in the foremost markets of that time . Establishing the Association also enabled beef producers to develop a direct channel with national government agencies and international organizations , greater protection of the industry ’ s interests , and expansion of efforts to reduce trade barriers . www . abiec . com . br 135