All about the regulation of tokens for agribusiness financing
The use of blockchain technology has made it possible to tokenize agricultural assets, such as soybean harvests and futures contracts, enabling rural producers to raise funds more quickly and efficiently. Despite progress, definitive regulations for digital assets in Brazil are still lacking. However, the scenario is evolving, with the Central Bank and the CVM (Securities […]
Tokenization of agriculture: regulating tokens to finance the sector
Over the last few years, technology has been increasingly applied to agribusiness and now it has arrived to revolutionize the financial viability of the activity. The so-called Agtechs are growing rapidly. Their main role is to create innovative solutions for rural producers. In 2019, the Agtech Brazil Radar indicated the presence of 24 startups in the agribusiness […]
Crop failure: alternatives to protect your assets
Crop failures are one of the biggest risks faced by rural producers and can have an impact on their income and, consequently, on the assets they have built up over the years. The unpredictability of harvests requires producers to adopt strategies to protect their assets and ensure the continuity of their activities. Check out the […]
Technology in agribusiness: how to overcome the challenges of implementation?
Technology in agribusiness is an increasingly present reality. Agriculture 4.0, driven by innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, artificial intelligence and drones, is redefining agricultural production, making it more efficient, sustainable and profitable. Check out the main technologies applied in agriculture and some of the challenges in promoting and applying these […]
Types of rural credit: which is best for your business?
Rural financing plays a fundamental role in the development of agribusiness. With a variety of types of rural credit available, each adapted to the specific needs of producers, accessing these resources can be the key to sustainable growth and efficiency in the agricultural sector. In this material, we will explore the different types of rural […]
Agribusiness challenges: strategies for the sector’s evolution
Agribusiness accounted for an impressive 24.8% of GDP last year, according to the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea/Esalq/USP) and the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA). In addition, Brazil is one of the world’s leading exporters of agricultural products, one of the essential activities for the performance of the national […]
Is Brazilian legislation prepared to protect the economy from climate change?
In recent times, extreme weather events have intensified. Every day, we come across news of droughts, forest fires, heat and cold waves, floods, landslides, cyclones and tornadoes. In Brazil alone, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 12 events were recorded in 2023. Law is a fundamental pillar in the quest to mitigate and adapt […]
New ANPD resolution sets out rules for DPO work
In July 2024, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) approved Resolution CD/ANPD No. 18, a significant milestone in the regulation of data protection in Brazil. This crucial regulation came to detail the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO), complementing the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). The main points include: Appointment of the DPO The […]
Is Brazilian legislation prepared to protect the economy from climate change?
In recent times, we have seen an intensification of extreme weather events. Almost every day we come across news about droughts, forest fires, heat and cold waves, floods, landslides, cyclones, tornadoes and windstorms. In Brazil alone, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 12 climate change-related events were recorded in 2023. The historic flooding of […]
Challenges of AI regulation in the M&A sector
With the rapid development of disruptive technologies, innovative tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the blockchain protocol have been gaining more and more ground in the legal market, especially in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector. However, there are legal challenges related to the adoption of regulations for both disruptive technologies and compliance in […]