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Imagine a piece of land so vast that it would swallow ten entire countries within it. Sounds like science fiction, right? But, in the heart of Brazil, this reality materializes on a farm whose size defies understanding and arouses the curiosity of even the most skeptical.
Although the image of a rural property of this size seems like a legend, it exists and is located in São Miguel do Araguaia, in the state of Goiás, Fazenda Nova Piratininga is more than a simple rural property.
With 135 thousand hectares interconnected in a single registration, it competes for the title of largest farm in Brazil. To give you an idea of its size, all of the 10 smallest countries in the world, together, would fit comfortably within its borders.
According to the Fatos Rurais channel, Fazenda Nova Piratininga was purchased in December 2010 by three businessmen from Goiás, including João Alves de Queiroz Filho, controller of the Hypermarcas Group. At the time, the value of the business was around R $ million 310, an amount that seems modest compared to the $ 30 billion in which the property has been valued according to the AGFeed website.
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Cutting-edge livestock farming and robust infrastructure
Nova Piratininga doesn’t just stand out because of its size. The farm is a reference in high quality livestock, housing 105 thousand heads of Nellore cattle, known for their robustness and adaptability. The farm's infrastructure is equally impressive, with 970 km of dirt roads, enough to go from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro more than twice.
According to Rural Facts, the property also has a water storage capacity of 10,6 million liters, distributed across 10 reservoirs, essential for the maintenance of the herd and daily operations.
But it's not just cattle that receive attention in Nova Piratininga. The farm is practically a city, with houses for 600 people, including houses, school, workshop, airport, churches and even a dentist's office. The presence of these social structures demonstrates the owners' commitment to providing quality of life for employees and their families.
The management challenge and plans for the future
When the new owners took over the farm in 2010, the scenario was challenging. The herd of around 90 thousand animals, of which 60 thousand were reproductive females, had a low birth and weaning rate, well below national standards.
According to Fatos Rurais, Nova Piratininga entered into a partnership with Fazenda Barreiro Grande, owned by renowned breeder Adir do Carmo Leonel, to improve the genetic quality of the herd. The project aims to achieve 100 thousand births annually through artificial insemination, raising the standard of animals produced on the farm.
Farm management also underwent a profound transformation. Igor Nogueira Alves de Melo, one of the partners and administrator of the property, brought his experience and training to implement a governance plan that ranges from herd management to improving working conditions.
According to the Fatos Rurais channel, were built 250 lame houses e 20 resting spots for cowboys, with the goal of doubling the herd and further improving the existing infrastructure.
Competition and controversies: the dispute for the title of largest farm
Although Nova Piratininga is a strong contender for the title of largest farm in Brazil, it faces stiff competition. Roncador Farm, located in Mato Grosso and with 152 thousand hectares, is often cited as the largest.
However, there are controversies about registering the property in a single registration number, which is one of the criteria for classification. According to Fatos Rurais, Fazenda Roncador belongs to the Penido family and has almost 50 years of history, while Nova Piratininga, with its 14 years old, has already managed to reach a level of efficiency and productivity that puts it in contention for the top.
The future of Nova Piratininga: expansion or sale?
The grandeur of Nova Piratininga did not go unnoticed by the market. In recent years, investment funds have expressed interest in acquiring the farm, attracted by its growth potential.
However, farm administrators guarantee that the property is not for sale. The owners' focus is to continue investing in sustainable livestock farming and make the business profitable in the coming years. According to Fatos Rurais, partners meet regularly to discuss the progress of operations and outline strategies for the future.
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I apparently didn't see the protected areas of permanent preservation and legal reserve.
Because, within 152 thousand ectares, it is easy to detect the location of preserved areas in a news report, right!?
I'm sure that the farm is the biggest, but that value is just idle talk, it could be worth around 18 billion reais.
The truth fits in. Anywhere.