date:Aug 19, 2013
ts and is also exporting large volumes of soybeans and corn.
De S said the union was protesting the appointment earlier this week of lawyer Rodrigo Figueiredo as head of the food safety agency under the Agriculture Ministry.
De S said Figueiredo lacked the technical understanding required by the post. He also said large export-oriented companies, which he did not name, had influenced the ministry's decision to appoint Figueiredo.
The ministry said after announcing Figueiredo as the new head o