At the opening of the Show Safra in Mato Grosso, Minister Fávaro says the challenge is to expand producers’ access to credit.

In Mato Grosso, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, participated in the official opening ceremony of Show Safra 2026, this Monday (23), in Lucas do Rio Verde (MT). Considered one of the main events of Brazilian agribusiness, Show Safra consolidates the municipality as one of the main centers of innovation, technology and business generation in Mato Grosso's agribusiness. During the opening, Minister Fávaro highlighted the importance of strengthening the Brazilian agricultural sector through public policies, technological innovation and expansion of international markets, emphasizing the strategic role of events such as Show Safra in bringing together producers, companies and investors, as well as disseminating knowledge and new solutions for the field. Minister Fávaro highlighted in his speech the need to expand access to opportunities and affirms that it is possible to overcome the difficult moment with unity between producers and government, also highlighting the opening of more than 550 markets as a strategy to guarantee income and opportunities for Brazilian agribusiness. “We will expand access to credit and continue opening markets, because that is how we guarantee income and overcome the challenges of the field,” he said. :: Agenda During his agenda at Show Safra Mato Grosso 2026, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, met with cooperatives to discuss the advancement of structuring projects aimed at strengthening family farming. The meeting also included the participation of the mayor of Lucas do Rio Verde (MT), Miguel Vaz Ribeiro, and the vice-mayor Joci Piccini. Among the initiatives discussed are actions to vertically integrate production, such as the implementation of a fruit pulp industry, the processing of tomato extract, and the strengthening of beekeeping. The objective is to enable conditions for the execution of the projects, expanding opportunities, promoting productive organization, and boosting development in the field. :: Show Safra The 2026 edition, held between March 23 and 27, presents an expanded and diversified program, with initiatives that reflect the evolution of Brazilian agribusiness. Among the highlights are the Show Safra Aero, with a structure focused on demonstrations and agricultural aeronautical business; the Show Safra Pecuária, with auctions, practical demonstrations and debates on Crop-Livestock-Forest Integration; in addition to Show Safra Mulher, Show Safra Connect, Show Safra Negócios and the unprecedented Show Safra Educação, dedicated to professional training and capacity building in the sector. The event also incorporates initiatives such as CIDESA, which promotes the integration of 16 municipalities in the region, and Conecta Hub, aimed at fostering innovation, access to financing and strengthening relationship networks in agribusiness. Recognized for its economic impact, Show Safra significantly boosts the local and regional economy, with expectations of attracting tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors. In the previous edition, the event surpassed 170,000 visitors and featured the participation of more than 1,500 brands, consolidating itself as one of the main showcases of national agribusiness. 

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.