The general manager for Latin America of the agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO, Marcelo Traldi, said this week at an event in São Paulo that the advancement of biofuels goes beyond replacing fossil fuels, creating a new production model based on the valorization of agricultural waste and circularity. In this scenario, the executive emphasized, technologies such as biomethane and ethanol are gaining prominence by allowing rural properties and mills to produce part of the energy consumed in their own operations. According to Traldi, the evolution of biofuels is directly connected to the future of agricultural mechanization. Recently, AGCO presented to the market engines powered by ethanol and biomethane, the result of more than 20,000 hours of testing in agricultural operations of sugarcane and grains under severe working conditions. The executive noted that the new technologies are expected to reach the market between 2027 and 2028 through the Valtra and Massey Ferguson brands, offering performance equivalent to diesel, with power between 200 and 300 horsepower, in addition to reducing carbon emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional fuels. “We believe that the next major evolution in agriculture will be energy autonomy in the field. The farmer will produce not only food, fiber, and biomass, but also the energy needed to power their operation. It's a model that combines sustainability, economic efficiency, and energy security,” concluded Traldi.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.