Brazilian agriculture and livestock activities are committed to the strictest environmental legislation in the world, combined with a sustainable and robust energy transition, and the most ambitious low-carbon tropical agriculture policy. Although Brazil has very sophisticated laws to ensure forest preservation, we have gathered the main aspects of our Forest Code to make more people […]
Brazilian agriculture has long since evolved beyond supplying food. Today, it also produces clean energy, innovation, and solutions to some of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Among these solutions, biofuels stand out as a strategic alternative to address climate change and accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy. In a world urgently […]
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. […]
The Brazilian Rural Environmental Registry (CAR), set by Law No. 12.651/2012, is a strategic instrument for creating and integrating environmental information on rural premises (farms and ranches) in Brazil. It is an essential database for ecological and economic planning, for controlling, monitoring, and verifying environmental compliance of rural premises in the country. It is also […]
While most agricultural regions in the world depend on a single annual harvest, Brazil benefits from its tropical and subtropical climate to harvest two—and in some areas even three—crops per year on the same plot of land. This advantage results in a constant supply of grains and food, softening the impacts of market fluctuations and […]
Soy is one of the most important pillars of Brazilian agriculture. Its development is closely linked to the advancement of agricultural science and the increase in international demand, particularly after China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). In this context, Brazil has become one of the world’s largest soybean producers and exporters. According to data […]
On April 3rd, the Embassy of Brazil in Rome hosted the event “Brazil and Italy – Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture: Science to Feed the World”. The meeting brought together authorities, researchers, and agribusiness leaders from both countries to explore opportunities for cooperation in sustainable food production. Representing Brazilian farmers, Sueme Mori, Director of International Relations at the […]
The National Commission of Women in Agribusiness, an initiative of the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), was created to increase women’s role in the CNA System and advocate for the agricultural sector as promoters of the country’s competitiveness and development. Since its launching in 2022, the Commission’s representatives—coming from all Brazilian states—have devoted […]
This month, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) took part in the 2nd Meeting of the Latin American Water Council held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event gathered representatives from member countries to discuss essential issues for the agribusiness sector, such as financing, innovations, and the efficiency of several water uses. CNA’s active […]
The Vice President of the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), Muni Lourenço, welcomed on March 19 the visit of the Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Environment of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Kaveh Zahedi. The meeting was attended by the FAO Representative in Brazil, […]
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 […]
Brazilian livestock farming has increasingly distinguished itself globally, thanks to the implementation of advanced technologies that ensure greater transparency and control throughout the entire production chain. In December 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) unveiled the National Plan for Individual Identification of Cattle and Buffaloes (PNIB)—a major step forward in enhancing traceability in […]
Brazil has emerged as one of the leading actors in global agribusiness, being a reference for productivity and innovation. A recent study by McKinsey (published in 2025) provided valuable insights into the strategies implemented by Brazilian farmers to face the sector’s challenges and maintain their competitiveness. The research highlighted how sustainability, technology usage, and the […]
Farmers in the Amazon region now have access to a practical and efficient tool for implementing sustainable practices: virtual technology showcases developed by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA). This initiative provides a user-friendly platform with solutions that help farmers combine productivity with environmental care, meeting the unique challenges of one of the world’s richest […]
This Monday (27), representatives from the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) and congresspeople met Carla Barroso, Ambassador of Brazil’s Permanent Delegation to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), as well as FAO directors, in Rome, Italy. The meeting is part of the CNA’s mission in Europe, aimed at promoting the interests […]
