Government and fertilizer industry discuss scenario and strategies for strengthening national production.

The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, André de Paula, received, this Wednesday (15), at the Ministry headquarters, the president of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Diffusion of Fertilizers (Anda), Elias Lima, in a meeting to discuss the scenario of the domestic and foreign fertilizer market. Anda represents the fertilizer sector with more than 120 members, ranging from small mixers and class entities to large multinationals. Among the topics discussed were the opening of markets and bio-inputs in Brazil. In his speech, Minister André de Paula thanked the institutional visit and emphasized that the first contact with the Association is essential to prioritize strategic demands of the fertilizer sector. During the meeting, the executive secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), Cleber Soares, highlighted the National Fertilizer Plan (PNF), approved by the National Council for Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition (Confert), emphasizing the importance of reducing the country's external dependence, expanding the competitiveness of national production, and contributing to food security. The PNF's goal is to achieve, by 2050, a national production capable of meeting between 45% and 50% of domestic demand. "We recognize how necessary the implementation of the PNF is for reducing dependence on fertilizers, especially due to its impact on our country's food security," stated President Elias Lima. Also participating in the meeting were the Secretary of Agricultural Defense, Carlos Goulart; the executive director of Anda, Ricardo Tortorella; and Anda advisor, Marcelo Silvestre. Currently, Brazil imports about 85% of the fertilizers it uses, which reinforces the importance of advancing in the diversification of suppliers and strengthening national production. This scenario also highlights opportunities for the development of technological solutions better adapted to tropical soil and climate conditions, increasing agronomic efficiency and reducing environmental impacts.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.