Local and international industry leaders, academia, experts, and producers discussed long-term food production and sustainability issues, and agriculture technology solutions.
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil in Washington, D.C., Consulate General of Brazil in New York, Consulate-General of Brazil in Los Angeles, and Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco, hosted a four-part series of in-person events focused on agribusiness innovation in both the U.S. and Brazil.
The “AgriTalks” events convened panels of top academic experts, policymakers, government ministers, and others from Brazil and the U.S. in Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco during the month of November.
“These AgriTalks events came at a pivotal moment: according to research, 34 million Americans are already food insecure and by 2050, the world will need 56% more food than we need now, given the rapidly growing population,” said Paula Soares, Agribusiness Manager for ApexBrasil.
“Experts predict Brazil will become the foremost food supplier in that time, contributing 40% of global food production. Brazil estimates that it has the capacity to increase crop production by 266% in 40 years, with help from foreign investors, new trade relationships, and emerging technologies”
To learn more about Brazil’s agriculture sector, visit www.investinbrasil.com.br. For more information on ApexBrasil, visit www.apexbrasil.com.br/en/home.