Strategy and Perspectives

Renewed Commitments

The significant development of agriculture has become a relevant fact in the Brazilian economy. The 2012/2013 harvest of grains may reach 184.45 million tons, with soybean and corn production in the first place (86%), according to the most recent estimates of Conab - Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento (the Brazilian Food Supply Company).

According to estimates of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply, the Gross Production Value (VBP) of the agricultural sector may reach R$ 305.3 billion in 2013, or 26.3% increase in relation to 2012 (R$ 241.8 billion).

Such increase in productivity, combined with increased internal and external demand for food, has made Brazil one of the main global references in agribusiness. Such importance is reflected on the Campo Limpo System, especially in farmers’ more intense utilization of technologies specifically developed to increase productivity. Among products farmers use, pesticides are very important in pest, disease and weed control in different cultures.

Since it started operating in 2001, inpEV has been concerned about agribusiness progress and, in particular, the need to make system agents aware of their responsibilities in the practice of reverse logistics for empty containers of pesticides.

These actions also have socio-environmental education, national campaigns and participation in events of the sector, as well as discussions on applicable legislation, among other interferences, such as the institute’s extended presence in domains other than those related to the Campo Limpo System.