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 role underscores its commitment to sustainability and the modernization of agriculture, emphasizing the importance of practices that ensure the preservation of water resources and the continuity of food production.
During the event, Sustainability Advisor Jordana Girardello represented CNA and highlighted Brazil’s success cases in implementing sustainable practices in the agro sector. In her speech, she emphasized that “Brazil has been implementing sustainable low-carbon agriculture practices, achieving the best adaptation regarding climate change, thereby helping and increasingly improving the lives of Brazilian rural producers through sustainable techniques.”
This statement underlines the evolution of agricultural techniques in Brazil and reinforces the commitment to solutions that benefit both the environment and the producers.
CNA is a member of the Latin American Water Council, which aims to promote the integrated and sustainable management of water resources in the region. This initiative shows the commitment to practices that ensure the conscious use of water, a vital resource for food production and agribusiness development. To further this commitment, CNA will join the Council’s working group, which will start this Friday and will focus on water security in food production. Such an action is significant in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring that production continues with environmental responsibility.
Ms. Girardello also stressed the Council’s influence in shaping public policies, stating that “The Council influences public policies because it cooperates and works on actions and programs with governments and organizations to devise fair and efficient water policies. In this sense, we need to ensure a voice in discussions about regulations, water allocation, and incentives for sustainable practices.”
This public-private partnership is a key step towards driving sustainable agribusiness development.
Furthermore, the advisor highlighted the work of the National Rural Learning Service (SENAR) through its Technical and Management Assistance, which has significantly added to implementing sustainable practices on Brazilian farms. She concluded by affirming that “It is an opportunity for other countries to engage in technical cooperation and also assist their rural producers to ensure water and food security for the entire global population.”