One day, Édson Henrique do Amaral told his friends he wanted to invest in fish production on his farm, in Paraná, a state in Southern Brazil. They all laughed. The city he lives in is known for its cold weather, and they thought this aspect was incompatible with traditional fish farming. After studying hard, Édson […]

A testament to the country’s rich biodiversity and culture, Brazilian fruit farming is based on three pillars of sustainability (environmental, economic, and social), preserving biodiversity, creating jobs and promoting regional development. Favourable climate and soil conditions allow Brazil to enjoy a great variety of fruit all year round, ranging from oranges, bananas, melons and mangos, […]

When you choose honey to buy in the supermarket, what aspects do you consider? Color? Texture? For a long time, the aroeira blossom honey did not fit aesthetic patterns to gain the world’s shelves. Today, as food and nutrition research evolves, more people are familiar with the health properties of this superfood. Typical of north […]

The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), and the Carrefour Brazil Group launched on Tuesday (29) a tool to support the traceability of Brazilian cattle production, from calves to final consumers, with inclusion, transparency, and data protection. The idea is to offer technological solutions to fasten the implementation of […]

Brazilian rancher Carmen Perez is known as the spokesperson for animal welfare in Brazil. Since the age of 22, she has been raising calves on the Orvalho das Flores farm in Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso. For more than 13 years, she has dedicated her career to the research and dissemination of good practices in […]

Two of the most promising young leaders of Brazilian agribusiness are contributing to the future of land use. Ana Carolina Zimmerman and Lucas Dierings were part of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), broadcast from Berlin, Germany, at the end of January. At the event, Ana and Lucas presented the statement: “Sustainable Land […]

The young Brazilian Farmers are leading the future changes in agribusiness. The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) recommended six representatives of the CNA Youth program to join other young leaders from around the world in a special forum within the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA). Two of them are preparing for […]

In 1987, a commission headed by a doctor published one of the most impactful texts of our time: the “Our Common Future” report alerted the world to the severe consequences of the planet’s environmental and social problems. Since then, corporations have tried to understand their role within a long-term development model. Managing innovations trends reached […]

Brazil is a recognized world leader in sustainable agricultural practices. To reach that level of responsible farming, the entire system is based on the following pillars: productivity, innovation, technology, regeneration, and restoration of degraded pastures, as well as integrated agriculture practices and policies throughout the country. Although Brazil is a vast country – almost twice […]

The Brazilian Embassy in London presents this special edition of “AgriSustainability Matters”, featuring an article by the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Ms. Tereza Cristina Corrêa da Costa Dia. The Minister discusses about the Brazilian public policy priorities in terms of sustainable agricultural technology, tackling land ownership and environmental issues, and much more in the article. […]

The Brazilian Embassy in London presents the second issue of “AgriSustainability Matters”, in which Dr. Plinio Nastari discusses RenovaBio in the article “Brazil’s modern & innovative regulatory framework for sustainable mobility using biofuels”. To know more about this issue, check it out below

The Brazilian Embassy in London creates the “AgriSustainability Matters” Newsletter to bring insightful material from their best experts on the field about sustainable agriculture. The first issue presents an overview of Brazil’s sustainable agriculture and the challenges that the country faces as a reliable agricultural supplier. To know more about this initiative, check it out […]

Did you know that native vegetation covers 2/3 of Brazil’s territory, while crop and livestock areas cover only about 30% of the territory? If you want to do good business, with sustainability and environmental responsibility, Brazil is the right partner.

Did you know that only 6% of the crop area in Brazil uses irrigation, which contributes to the preservation of water? If you want to do good business, with sustainability and environmental responsibility, Brazil is the right partner. Check it out below.