The Brazil–Argentina Bioinputs Mission, held at the Brazilian Embassy in Buenos Aires, brought together approximately 100 in-person participants, including researchers and representatives of companies, government agencies, and funding institutions, establishing itself as an important step toward strengthening the sector and bilateral cooperation. The program featured nine technical presentations and 17 business meetings, connecting international buyers with the Brazilian companies EKOA and Koppert.

The initiative was organized by Renera – Brazilian Bioinputs Hub, created by CropLife Brasil (CLB) in partnership with ApexBrasil.

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“Brazil and Argentina have scientific knowledge, production capacity, agricultural experience, and institutions that can jointly contribute to the development of this agenda. We want to turn this dialogue into concrete cooperation in science, regulation, quality, innovation, and markets, connecting research, public policy, and production needs,” said Amália Borsari, Director of Bioinputs at CropLife Brasil, during the event’s opening.

Throughout the morning, discussions addressed the development of the bioinputs market, technology adoption by producers, the regulatory environment, innovation, and opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation. The program also enabled an exchange of experiences regarding the progress made in both countries and the shared challenges involved in expanding these technologies.

Participants included María Giraudo, President of Senasa — Argentina’s National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality, the agency responsible for animal and plant health matters and for the quality and safety of agrifood products in the country.

During the meeting, Giraudo highlighted the potential of Renera – Brazilian Bioinputs Hub as a platform for bringing Brazil and Argentina closer together and continuing the agendas developed during the mission.

In the afternoon, the program moved into the commercial dimension, with a Business Session and business rounds that connected the Brazilian companies Ekoa and Koppert with potential partners, distributors, and representatives in the Argentine market.

The combination of institutional dialogue, technical exchange, and trade promotion is part of the strategy of Renera – Brazilian Bioinputs Hub, an initiative of CropLife Brasil in partnership with ApexBrasil, to expand the international presence of Brazilian bioinputs and strengthen Brazil’s cooperation with strategic markets.

Business perspective

The participation of Brazilian companies also helped deepen knowledge of the Argentine market and identify opportunities for partnerships and business development.

“For a company that works with innovation in bioinputs, understanding producers’ realities and how these technologies are researched, evaluated, and used in other markets is essential. Argentina is a strategic market, and this closer relationship allows us to identify partnership opportunities while also understanding how our solutions can contribute to local challenges,” said Mauro Heringer, Director of Institutional and Government Relations at Ekoa.

Brazilian delegation

The Brazilian mission included representatives of Renera – Brazilian Bioinputs Hub, CropLife Brasil, ApexBrasil, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Esalq/USP, and the companies Ekoa and Koppert.

The agenda also brought together authorities and representatives of Argentine government agencies, research institutions and universities, productive-sector organizations, companies, specialists, and organizations linked to agriculture and bioinputs, consolidating a new channel of dialogue between the two countries’ ecosystems.