New president for Acrimat
24/11/2010
In the role he will represent Mato Grosso's 35,000 livestock farmers, who together manage the country's largest herd, 27.3 million head. Mato Grosso is also Brazil's largest producer of, and second-biggest exporter of, beef.
After his election, Mr Bernardes said he would aim to garner the highest possible level of government support for the industry, build up unity among Acrimat members and encourage them to continue adding value and making the industry as sustainable as possible.