Welcome to this week’s Brazil AgTech Report. Curated news from the frontline of Brazil’s Agrifood and Climate Tech ecosystem
Summary
In Brazil AgTech news this week, Agro Nativa is using stingless bees to boost pollination and farm productivity, while Aegro appointed former Solubio executive Maurício Schneider as CEO to drive 30% growth next year. In Goiás, the state government is positioning Rio Verde as Brazil’s next ag innovation hub through new incentives, research partnerships, and a technology park.
In Climate Tech developments, Re.green wins the Earthshot Prize and signs a 30-year forest regeneration deal with Vivo, while ConectarAgro puts rural connectivity on the COP30 agenda. Mombak becomes Google’s main supplier of Amazon carbon credits, and Pará debuts 100% traceable beef for consumers at no added cost, reinforcing Brazil’s climate leadership ahead of 2025’s summit in Belém.
On the funding front, Cyan Analytics raised US$400K to expand its climate intelligence platform. The government advanced the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) to channel global finance into regenerative agriculture, while MRS Logística announced a US$300 million investment to expand rail capacity and reduce transport emissions.
In M&A activity, Aliare strengthened its position in agri-finance with the acquisition of Agrometrika, and storage leaders GSI and Kepler Weber explore a potential merger that could reshape Brazil’s grain logistics landscape.
In broader market moves, irrigated farmland is projected to surpass 10 million hectares this year, Sebrae hosted global buyers in Mantiqueira de Minas to boost specialty coffee exports, and Cafés do Brasil unveiled a new positioning that spotlights technology and innovation as the future of its global brand.
🧭 Table of Contents
AgTech
Agro Nativa uses stingless bees to boost farm productivity
Aegro appoints ex-Solubio executive as CEO to accelerate growth
Goiás bets on Rio Verde to drive ag innovation
Climate Tech
ConectarAgro brings digital inclusion to COP30 agenda
Re.green wins Earthshot Prize and partners with Vivo
100% traceable beef hits Pará supermarkets at no extra cost
Google partners with Mombak for Amazon carbon credits
Funding
Cyan Analytics raises US$400K to expand climate intelligence
Brazil proposes new Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF)
MRS invests US$300M to expand rail capacity for agribusiness
M&A
Aliare acquires Agrometrika to scale agri-finance
GSI and Kepler Weber eye strategic merger in grain storage
Macro & Markets
Irrigated farmland to surpass 10M hectares in 2025
Global buyers visit Mantiqueira de Minas for specialty coffee
Cafés do Brasil rebrand highlights technology as driver of progress
AgTech
Agro Nativa uses stingless bees to boost farm productivity – Brazilian startup Agro Nativa is using native stingless bees to improve pollination efficiency and crop yields, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional honeybees. The company works with farmers growing fruit and vegetables, using data and monitoring to optimize hive placement and pollination rates, at a cost of around $600 per 10 hectares. The approach supports biodiversity while increasing production by up to 30%. read more
Aegro appoints ex-Solubio executive as CEO to accelerate growth – Farm management platform Aegro has named Maurício Schneider, former COO of Solubio, as its new CEO to drive expansion and profitability. The company expects to grow 30% in 2026, focusing on deeper integration with banks, cooperatives, and input suppliers. Co-founder Pedro Dusso will become chairman, leading strategy and partnerships. With more than 5 million hectares, Aegro aims to strengthen its position as one of Brazil’s leading farm management platforms. read more
Goiás bets on Rio Verde to drive ag innovation – The state of Goiás aims to turn Rio Verde into Brazil’s next major ag innovation hub through new investments in research, startups, and technology parks. The plan includes tax incentives, university partnerships, and infrastructure to attract agribusiness, biotech, and digital firms. Governor Ronaldo Caiado and Mayor Paulo do Vale want Rio Verde to become the “Silicon Valley of Agro,” and has already invested over $6 million to support 170 startups over the past two years. read more
Climate Tech
ConectarAgro brings digital inclusion to COP30 agenda – The ConectarAgro alliance, led by CNH, Nokia, and TIM, will showcase rural connectivity as a tool for environmental preservation at COP30 in Belém. Since 2019, the initiative has connected more than 8.8 million hectares and 1.7 million people. Its focus is on enabling data collection for fire prevention, carbon monitoring, and precision agriculture — proving that internet access in the field is also a climate solution. read more
Re.green wins Earthshot Prize and partners with Vivo – Brazilian startup Re.green has won the Earthshot Prize for its AI-driven ecosystem restoration platform and signed a 30-year reforestation partnership with Vivo. The deal aims to regenerate degraded forests and generate carbon credits, combining biodiversity recovery with digital monitoring. Together, the projects show how Brazilian innovation is turning reforestation into a scalable climate business. read more
100% traceable beef hits Pará supermarkets at no extra cost – In a milestone for sustainable livestock, 100% traceable beef from Pará has reached local consumers without a price premium. The initiative, part of the state’s Carne do Pará program, uses digital traceability systems to guarantee deforestation-free production, leveraging satellite monitoring and blockchain. The project demonstrates how verified supply chains can reach the mainstream market. read more
Google partners with Mombak for Amazon carbon credits – Google has signed a deal with Brazilian startup Moss Earth to source verified Amazon carbon credits. The partnership supports large-scale native forest restoration using satellite monitoring and blockchain for full traceability. It marks another global tech firm relying on Brazilian innovation to meet sustainability goals. read more
Funding & Investment
Cyan Analytics raises US$400K to expand climate intelligence – ClimateTech startup Cyan Analytics has raised US$400,000, structured by Arara Seed, to advance data-driven tools for climate risk management in agribusiness. The company integrates satellite data, weather models, and financial metrics to support MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) and sustainability-linked finance. read more
Brazil proposes new Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) – The federal government is advancing the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, a blended-finance mechanism to mobilize public and private capital for reforestation, regenerative agriculture, and low-carbon projects across tropical nations. The fund hopes to raise $25 billion of public investment and $100 billion in private capital in coming years. read more
MRS invests US$300M to expand rail capacity for agribusiness – Railway operator MRS Logística will invest up to US$300 million to boost cargo flow from the Cerrado and Central-West regions to export ports. The plan includes new terminals and track upgrades to connect grain producers to the Santos Port corridor, improving efficiency and cutting transport emissions. read more
M&A
Aliare acquires Agrometrika to scale agri-finance – Goiás-based Aliare has acquired São Paulo’s Agrometrika, expanding its capabilities in digital credit and rural finance analytics. The deal strengthens Aliare’s strategy to become a national leader in ag data and financial intelligence, integrating software, farm management, and financing tools across its ecosystem. read more
GSI and Kepler Weber eye strategic merger in grain storage – US grain infrastructure leaders GSI and Kepler Weber are considering a potential merger to consolidate Brazil’s storage market. A deal could create major operational synergies and strengthen Brazil’s logistics backbone amid record harvest volumes and storage bottlenecks. read more
Macro & Markets
Irrigated farmland to surpass 10M hectares by 2025 – Brazil’s irrigated area is expected to exceed 10 million hectares next year, driven by expansion in coffee, citrus, and grain crops. Minas Gerais and São Paulo lead the way, as farmers adopt precision irrigation and fertigation systems to mitigate climate risks and boost yields. read more
Global buyers visit Mantiqueira de Minas for specialty coffee – A trade mission organized by Sebrae and CNA brought 14 international buyers to Minas Gerais to explore specialty coffee sourcing. The initiative promotes direct trade, traceability, and sustainable production ahead of COP30. read more
Cafés do Brasil rebrand highlights technology as driver of progress – The Cecafé-led rebranding of Cafés do Brasil emphasizes technology, traceability, and innovation as central to Brazil’s coffee identity. The campaign seeks to position the sector as a global model for sustainable, tech-driven production. read more
That’s all for this week, thanks for reading,
KFG
Kieran Finbar Gartlan is an Irish native with over 30 years of experience living and working in Brazil. He is Managing Partner at The Yield Lab Latam, a leading venture capital firm investing in Agrifood and Climate Tech startups across Latin America.
Wow, the part about Agro Nativa using stingless bees really stood out to me. It's such an elegant, nature-based solution to boosting polination, showing that some of the best tec has always been here, just waiting to be appreciated. Thank you for this insightful report; it really highlights the clever innovation happening.