The Epoch Times 
Brazil is the fourth-largest producer of food in the world. The country is entirely self-sufficient in basic foodstuffs, and it ranks as the worldâs number one producer of banana, cacao, cassava, coffee, corn, maize, rice, soybean, and sugar. Although the bulk of these products are consumed domestically, a considerable part is also exported, including oranges, palm oils, garlic, peanuts, tea, etc.
But Brazil needs a steady supply of fertilizers to power its mighty agricultural industry. The countryâs largest international supplier of fertilizers is Russia, which accounts for 44 percent of the total Brazil consumes each year.
Since the war in Ukraine began, Brazilâs President Jair Bolsonaro said his country would remain neutral. He met with Russiaâs President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Feb. 16, and on the occasion, President Bolsonaro stated: âWe are eager to cooperate [with Russia] in various fields. Defence, oil and gas, agriculture. Brazil stands in solidarity with Russia.â…
