According to analysts, Brazil may take a leading position in agricultural production in the next 10 years.
American analysts believe that Brazil has a great chance of benefiting greatly from the growth in demand for food, which is expected to increase by almost 60% over the next decade.
The country is already a significant food producer today.
At the same time, thanks to the tropical climate, Brazil has the opportunity to harvest several crops a year, which gives it significant advantages over other countries.
Finally, Brazil widely uses zero-till methods, which makes its products minimally contaminated with various chemicals.
Another advantage of the country is that it actively develops and immediately implements innovative agricultural methods.
It is also worth noting the regulatory framework, which is convenient enough to create virtually no obstacles to any development «from the laboratory to the field.»
However, analysts note that Brazil will still have to make serious efforts to maintain and improve its position as a leader in agricultural production.
First, it should focus on exports, which it already does.
But the most important thing here is the stability of supplies, which will allow other countries to calmly buy agricultural products from Brazil, knowing that such supplies will not be disrupted.
In addition, Brazil needs significant investment in infrastructure, such as railways and ports, which are necessary for the export of crops from the country.
The Brazilian government should also encourage farmers to switch to modern farming methods, including those that involve zero tillage, integrated pest management systems and other similar initiatives.
Finally, it is important to bring into circulation unused pastures, of which there are many in Brazil today.
We are talking about a gigantic area of about 28 million hectares.
If they are introduced into circulation, it is obvious that this will significantly increase the country’s capabilities in the field of agricultural production.
Analysts also believe that Brazil needs to develop the practice of double harvests and at the same time introduce water-saving methods, which will be extremely important given the climate change that is already occurring today, which could cause a shortage of water in many regions of the planet.
