Two cases of local bioeconomic development based on corn, the Brazilian revolution and the enormous regional potential

Published 2023년 6월 5일

Tridge summary

The Maizar 2023 Congress explored the economic and social potential of maize in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the continent's role as a significant bioeconomy provider despite challenges like climate change and food insecurity. Panelists discussed the need to bridge production gaps and promote sustainable agriculture, highlighting the potential of biotechnology in enhancing competitiveness and decarbonization. Brazil was cited as a example of successful agricultural transformation, with challenges in logistics remaining a concern despite its status as a major corn exporter.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

The opportunities for economic and social transformation at the continental, regional and private initiative level that maize has were the axis of the panel "The Potential of the Bioeconomy", during the Maizar 2023 Congress. Moderated by Fernando Vilella, president of the Congress, it had as Speakers included Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA); Víctor Accastello, assistant general manager of the Association of Argentine Cooperatives (ACA); Enori Barbieri, vice president of the Brazilian Association of Corn Producers (Abramilho); and Teresa Cañete, Bio 4 Business Development Manager. As a bioeconomy provider, Latin America and the Caribbean appears to be a heterogeneous continent, with strengths and weaknesses, Manuel Otero said. For the head of IICA, the continent is the bearer of two good news and two not so good news in terms of agricultural development. The positive view reflects that it is the largest net ...

Source: Rural Net