Summary of Alta na demanda | Projeto na Bahia vai produzir 3 milhões de mudas de cacau

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In the YouTube video "Alta na demanda | Projeto na Bahia vai produzir 3 milhões de mudas de cacau," the focus is on the expanding cacao production in Bahia, a region not traditionally known for it. The demand for Bahian cacao is increasing, leading to efforts to amplify capacity and attract investors. A new project to produce 3 million cacao seedlings was launched, with a goal of 10 million by 2027. The cacao sector has seen exponential growth in the last 5 years, and producers are integrating it as a means of diversification. Unique farming methods, such as planting cacao under full sun with açaí, have resulted in high yields. However, the production of seedlings is a significant bottleneck. The Ministry of Agriculture is partnering with Bio Brasil to collect data for the project, and the private initiative has the support of the Ministry of Agriculture through Cepac. The first phase aims to produce 3 million seedlings, with cacao production expected to begin supplying the Brazilian industry in approximately 3 years. The rising global demand for cacao, particularly from China, and potential for increased evaluation by the Bahia Agriculture and Livestock Federation, indicate significant growth for the industry, which currently produces 240,000 tonnes per year.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Alta na demanda | Projeto na Bahia vai produzir 3 milhões de mudas de cacau," the focus is on the increasing demand for Bahian cacao and the efforts to expand its production. The region, which is not traditionally known for cacao cultivation, is amplifying its capacity and attracting more investors. A new project to produce 3 million cacao seedlings was launched in the western part of the state. The cacao sector has seen exponential growth in the last 5 years, and producers are integrating it into their systems as a means of diversification and increased earnings. The planting of cacao under full sun in consortium with açaí has resulted in a median yield of 80 arrobas per hectare. The production of seedlings is a significant bottleneck for both renewal and expansion of the cacao industry. The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Secretariat of Innovation and the CEP, has partnered with Bio Brasil to collect monthly data for the project. The private initiative, which has the support of the Ministry of Agriculture through Cepac, aims to produce 3 million seedlings in the first phase, with a projection of 10 million seedlings by 2027. The cacao produced from the serrado is expected to begin supplying the Brazilian industry in approximately 3 years. The rising global demand for cacao, with China being one of the largest consumers, and the potential for further increase in cacao evaluation by the Bahia Agriculture and Livestock Federation, indicate that the production in the state, which is currently 240,000 tonnes per year, will grow significantly with these investments.