As is well known, Brazil has become one of the most important agricultural producersin the world.
The importance of agriculture to the Brazilian economy is also undeniable. It is responsible for 37% of jobs in Brazil, 46%of Brazilian exports, and 29% of Brazil’s GDP.Thus, the development of Brazil - including new job creation,real income growth, food supply expansion, and the stabilization ofthe nation’s balance of payments hinges largely on the dynamismof its agribusiness sector. As a consequence, private and public sector leaders in Brazilian agribusiness must continually strive toensure the vitality and growth of this important piece of thenation’s overall economic health.
Brazil is envied by many because of it's advanced agriculture. Brazil proudly presents what they have and combine your stay with the sightseeing of a beautiful and exciting country: Iguassu Falls and the unforgettable railway journey through the Atlantic Rainforest.
Topped only by the last days of this tour in marvelous Rio de Janeiro.
Day 1, Sunday,
Arrival Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International airport. Reception by Anglatin Ltd.®
Flight to Cuiabá.
Arrival Cuiabá, capital of Mato Grosso state.
Transfer to Rondonópolis via bus. Tour orientation en route. Rondonópolis is in the heart of the agriculturally booming Cerrado region. Thousands of acres are being opened to plantings of soybeans and other crops.
Check-in hotel. Free evening. Overnight Rondonópolis
Day 2, Monday,
Breakfast in hotel. Preview of day’s activities.
Visit Fundaçâo Mato Grosso, research center for no or low till crop production methods. Interview researchers.
Visit to Archer Daniels Midland facility, regional soybean processing plant. Interview manager.
Group lunch.
Visit to the Maggi Group offices for presentation on this major soybean producer, processor and shipper.
To hotel. Free evening. Optional interaction with local farm families and community organizations. Overnight Serra da Petrovina
Day 3, Tuesday,
Breakfast in hotel. Preview of day’s activities.
Transfer via bus to Serra da Petrovina, area of the largest soybean, corn, cotton, vegetable and seed producers.
Tour of Polato farm, producing more then 5,000 hectares of beans and grain. Interview with manager re no-till farming, pest control and other production topics.
Group lunch.
Tour Girassol farms, another 5,000 hectare plus bean and grain producer. Interview with manager regarding world markets, production challenges, market structure and other topics.
Tour Adriana farms, over 5,000 hectares of beans and grain. Discuss agriculture policy and development with manager.
Return to hotel. Free evening. Optional interaction with local farm families and community leaders. Overnight Rondópolis
Day 4, Wednesday,
Transfer to Cuiabá.
Flight to Sao Paulo.
Arrive Sao Paulo.
Flight to Curitiba.
Arrive Curitiba. Curitiba is one of the most progressive and well planned cities in Brazil.
Transfer via bus to Ponta Grossa. This is a region of rolling well-watered farmland with soybeans, grain, dairy and beef the most predominant.
Check-in at Hotel. Overnight Ponta Grossa
Day 5, Thursday,
Breakfast in hotel. Preview of day’s activities.
Workshop by the president of IMPAR, and agricultural consultancy. Topics include overview of Brazilian agriculture for 2005-2005, analysis of Cerrado and Paraná region agriculture, and the business of agriculture consultancy in Brazil.
Guided tour of Casa and Memória in Carambeí, an immaculate Dutch community with classic church and other historic buildings.
Tour of Castrolandia, one of the state’s largest agricultural cooperatives. Interview with directors.
Group lunch.
Guided tour of Santa Maria and Santa Cruz farms, producers of soybeans, corn, beans and turf grass. Interview owners. Interview management consultant.
Return to Hotel. Free evening. Optional visits to local churches, clubs and restaurants. Overnight Ponta Grossa
