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The Ministry of Agriculture , Livestock , and Supply -LRB- Ministerio da Agricultura , Pecuaria e Abastecimento , abbreviated MAPA -RRB- is a federal department in Brazil .. federal. federal government of Brazil. Brazil. Brazil. The jurisdiction of this ministry is to formulate and implement policies for agribusiness development , integrating the aspects of market , technological , organizational and environmental care for the consumers of the country and abroad , promoting food security , income generation and employment , reducing inequalities and increasing social inclusion .. agribusiness. agribusiness. food security. food security. The Ministry was founded during the Brazilian Empire in 1860 .. Brazilian Empire. Brazilian Empire. Originally named Secretaria de Estado dos Negocios da Agricultura , Comercio e Obras Publicas , the body was extinguished in the early years of the First Brazilian Republic and re-established in 1909 as Ministry of Agriculture .. First Brazilian Republic. First Brazilian Republic