Trade fair highlights advancements in sustainable cotton practices

Embrapa cotton researcher Frederico Lisita was one of the highlights of the closing of the fair held in São Luís, where initiatives aimed at rural development and agroecological production gained recognition. The event brought together projects from different regions and valued practices that strengthen family farming, with a focus on sustainability, income, and food security. Lisita received the Babaçu Trophy, an award given to individuals and institutions that contribute to the strengthening of rural activities in Maranhão. The Family Agriculture Secretariat emphasized that the honor seeks to support work that expands production and strengthens the presence of regional foods. "The Babaçu Trophy is one of the highlights of our northeastern fair, the Maranhão family agriculture fair. It is a form of recognition and support for the work that these people do. And when I talk about people, I mean both individuals and legal entities, social and public organizations that work in this ...