By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Data compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that Brazil was once again the world’s biggest exporter of meat in 2012, after coming second to Australia in 2011. However, as BBC Brasil reports, Brazil may not hold the position long, as India’s meat export industry has strengthened considerably to second place, ahead of Australia, and may soon overtake Brazil.
Brazil exported 1.52 million tonnes of meat in 2012, whereas Australia exported 1.41 million tonnes. India exported just 4,000 tonnes more than Australia, therefore . . .
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