The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) and the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of Pará (FAEPA) held the 10th edition of the AgroBrazil Exchange Program from August 17 to 22. The event brought together representatives from several embassies, who had the opportunity to experience firsthand the diversity and sustainability of agricultural production in the state of Pará.
Immersion in farming and agribusiness
The program guided diplomats through farms and agribusinesses that showcase the strength of Amazonian agriculture. Highlights included:
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a chocolate factory using native Amazonian cocoa;
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a farm recognized for the improvement in buffalo herd genetics;
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production and marketing initiatives of açaí and palm oil;
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a model farm in Crop-Livestock Integration (ILP).
Participants also attended institutional presentations at FAEPA’s headquarters in Belém and the Rural Union of Paragominas, gaining deeper insights into the regional economy and the significance of agribusiness in Pará.
Sustainability at the core
According to Carlos Fernandes Xavier, President of FAEPA, the initiative reinforces that agricultural production in the state is aligned with robust environmental practices. “Sustainability is not a slogan, it is a daily practice that allows us to keep producing,” he said.
For Fernanda Maciel, CNA’s Deputy Director of International Relations, the direct liaison with rural producers highlighted “the role of agriculture in preserving the forest while yielding income and creating jobs.”
Felipe Spaniol, CNA’s Coordinator of Trade Intelligence and Advocacy, emphasized that the experience demonstrated the balance between productivity and socio-environmental responsibility: “They could see that sustainability and production go hand in hand, ensuring food for Brazil and the world.”
International visibility
Created in 2017, AgroBrazil has already introduced Brazilian agribusiness to representatives of more than 30 embassies across six states. This edition in Belém was even more significant as it took place in Pará, the state that will host COP-30 in November, further reinforcing Brazil’s image as a global supplier of sustainable food and a strategic partner in the climate agenda.
