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National Geographic : 2015 May
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How do you move soy where it’s needed? Forge a new path. Brazil’s farmers are harvesting soy with newfound effciency—a result of better seeds, better tools and better harvesting practices. In addition to production, Cargill is helping transport these crops to create a food-secure world, while also helping farmers strengthen their compliance with the country’s environmental policies. Perched on the junction of the Tapajós and Amazon rivers, Cargill’s soy export terminal in Pará gives ships quick access to the Atlantic and alleviates congestion in the country’s southern ports, which are too far away for most smallholders in the north and west to even reach. While increasing economic development, Cargill’s presence there is encouraging sustainable methods and ethical land use. Through a collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, Cargill has established the More Sustainable Soy Program, which aims to support the Brazilian Forest Code implementation and helps expand soy into previously cleared areas, preventing deforestation. Today, nearly 43 million metric tons are exported each year—quadrupling Brazil’s soy business since 2000 and connecting farmers to fruitful trade relationships in Europe, Asia and beyond. Explore how Cargill is helping the world thrive at cargill.com/150 TM
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