Podcast talks about the power of agro in Brazil – Folha – 07/12/2023 – Podcasts

One of the most dynamic sectors of the Brazilian economy, agribusiness drives economic and population growth in some states and drives industry, commerce and civil construction. But it still lives with obstacles such as non-compliance with environmental and labor rules by the sector and logistical challenges in the country.

The sector is the subject of a series of reports that the Sheet released this week, named “O Politics do Agro”. Today, the activity has a relevant weight in the economy (production in 2023 should exceed R$ 1.2 trillion), in politics (the ruralist caucus consolidates itself as one of the strongest in Congress) and in culture.

The series also deals with controversies in agribusiness. Ruralists claim that a minority acts illegally, but the agro is still responsible for a large part of deforestation in the country and is the main target of inspections on the practice of work analogous to slavery. The fragility of small producers also persists —who account for only 23% of agricultural land in the country.

In the midst of a scenario in which agribusiness exports are decisive for the country’s trade balance, new businesses are at risk in the face of new guidelines from actors such as the European Union —which have increased rigor against environmental degradation in production chains.

This Wednesday’s Breakfast (12) talks about the series “O Politics do Agro”. Reporters Mauro Zafalon and Fernando Canzian explain what the sector represents in today’s economy and analyze problems related to it.

The audio program is published on Spotify, streaming service partner of Sheet in the initiative and which specializes in music, podcast and video. You can listen to the episode by clicking above. To access the application, just register for free.

Breakfast is published from Monday to Friday, always at the beginning of the day. The episode is presented by journalists Gabriela Mayer and Gustavo Simon, with production by Carolina Moraes, Laila Mouallem and Victor Lacombe. Sound editing is by Raphael Concli.