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July 9, 2026 | Pam Caraway, Executive Editor, Farm Futures

Brazil’s agricultural boom offers lessons for the world

Brazil’s agricultural boom offers lessons for the world

From not being able to feed itself to feeding the world in 50 years. That’s Brazil’s agricultural story. Farmers around the globe can learn three lessons from Brazil’s farming success: Bigger isn’t always better, do your own research, and be self-confident.

As the next generation of Brazil’s farmers moves into leadership, the technology and drive that propelled the country’s agricultural growth is catching another gear. The run-up today focuses not only on crop production, but also on alternative fuel and regenerative practices, such as those used on Estancia Farm in Pirassununga, Sao Paulo, by second-generation farmer Aline Vick and her family.

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