A group of rural leaders landed in Israel in June for a technical mission. The 40 participants went to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Negev Desert, and other regions. The goal was to learn about the innovations and technologies used in agricultural production in the country. The event was promoted by the Agriculture Federation of the […]
Meet the female farmers shaping the future of Brazil’s agriculture. Across Brazil, women are changing the agricultural sector with leadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth. At the heart of this movement is the National Commission of Women in Agriculture, launched by the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) to […]
Dr. Mariangela Hungria, a leading researcher at EMBRAPA Soja, has been awarded the 2025 World Food Prize, the most prestigious international award in agricultural science, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture.” She is the first Brazilian and only the second Latin American woman to receive this honor, recognized for her […]
By Marie Bartz* In the early 1970s, while there were already some research initiatives and government programs focused on soil conservation — especially in Brazil’s southern and southeastern regions — a new kind of movement was taking root in northern Paraná. This time, it wasn’t led by scientists or politicians, but by the farmers themselves. […]
Last week, Fernanda Maciel, Deputy Director of International Relations at the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), participated in the Valor Econômico Brazil-China 2025 Summit, held in Shanghai, China. The event took place from April 23 to 25 and was organized by the Brazilian newspaper “Valor Econômico” in partnership with the Brazilian Center for […]
The future of Brazil’s agricultural sector increasingly depends on young people who are prepared to act beyond the farm gates. With this in mind, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) has been expanding its actions to train leaders to represent agriculture in institutional, political, union, and communication forums. At the forefront of this […]
Last week, Brazilian Farmers participated in the Expo ANTAD 2025, held in Guadalajara, Mexico. The event provided a valuable opportunity to expand trade relations within Brazil’s agribusiness sector. The AgroBR initiative, promoted by CNA in partnership with APEX-Brasil, gathered rural entrepreneurs representing small- and medium-sized companies in the food and beverage industry. During the mission, […]
Brazilian researchers have developed the country’s first automated digital permeameter, a device that measures the soil’s hydraulic conductivity and its ability to absorb and retain water. Named SoloFlux, the device was created through a partnership between EMBRAPA Solos and the private company Laborsolo. The technology enables real-time data collection, making soil permeability analysis more accurate […]
In the city of Monte Carmelo (Minas Gerais state), Fazenda Santa Bárbara has stood out as a model of innovation and sustainability in the production of specialty coffee. Under the leadership of Juliana Rezende, the farm has integrated traditional practices with modern techniques, changing agricultural management to preserve the soil, water, and biodiversity. Juliana, who […]
The FIP Rural Landscapes Project, a partnership between the National Rural Learning Service (SENAR), the Brazilian Forest Service (SFB), the Ministries of Agriculture (MAPA) and Science, Technology, and Innovations (MCTI), EMBRAPA, and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has achieved a significant milestone: the recovery of 100 thousand hectares of degraded pastureland. This initiative […]
Brazil, a country renowned worldwide for its vast biodiversity and robust agricultural sector, is taking another step toward sustainability and innovation with the Sustainable Pantanal Farm (Fazenda Pantaneira Sustentável – FPS) project. On the 1st edition of Pantanal Tech, held last June in Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul state, FPS was acknowledged for its model […]
Over the last 50 years, intensively and revolutionarily, Brazil has gone from being an importer to one of the biggest producer and exporter of food to the world. The agricultural sector plays an active role in Brazil’s economic dynamics, accounting for more than 20% of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product), half of exports, and the […]
For the past ten years, the National Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) and the National Rural Apprenticeship Service (SENAR) have led the transformative initiative CNA Young Farmers. This strategic program has been instrumental in promoting entrepreneurial leadership and empowering youth to take on prominent roles in the agricultural sector. Designed for young people aged […]
For more than two decades, the Amway Nutrilite Farm in Ceará state has been on a path toward sustainability in Brazilian agribusiness. Its acquisition in 1997 led to an unwavering commitment to responsible and environmentally conscious agricultural practices. Specializing in organic production, the farm offers a wide range of products, from vitamin C powder and […]
“Brazilian wines? But with Italian grapes?” These questions marked Valparaíso Vinhos e Vinhedos’ participation in Slow Wine, an international fair promoted by the Slow Food movement in Bologna, Italy. It was the first Brazilian winery to take part in this event focused on natural wines. During the event, stakeholders from the wine world tasted the […]
Agro.BR, a collaboration between the Brazilian National Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX-Brasil), presents an exclusive initiative for rural female entrepreneurs seeking to expand their businesses globally: Agro.BR Women. This specialized program aims to enhance the role of women in the international market by equipping them with resources […]
