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Amado Batista sold his farm for an impressive R$350 million! The deal shocked the agricultural sector and revealed surprising details about the singer's rural empire.
The sale of a farm belonging to a country singer Beloved Baptist by R $ million 350 took the agricultural market by surprise and reinforced the heating of the sector in Brazil.
The transaction, confirmed by the Metrópoles portal, represents one of the largest financial movements in agribusiness in 2025 and highlights the appreciation of productive land in Mato Grosso.
The property, located in Cocalinho (MT), has state-of-the-art infrastructure, including an airstrip, rivers, lakes and an estimated herd of 17 thousand head of cattle.
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With 7.200 km² of productive area, the farm has always been one of the best structured in the region, using cutting-edge technology to optimize both livestock and agriculture.
Sale was the result of years of negotiation and bureaucratic challenges
The singer had already expressed interest in selling the property since 2021, when the market learned of the deal through a public announcement.
Despite the high value involved, the process took years to complete, partly due to the complexity of the negotiations and also bureaucratic issues related to the rural sector.
Among the challenges faced by the singer was a environmental fine of R$1 million applied by Ibama in 2014, due to alleged infractions related to deforestation.
However, this did not stop agribusiness investors from showing interest in the property.
From singer to great cattle rancher: Amado Batista's career in agriculture
Beloved Baptist, born in Catalan (GO), built a musical career spanning more than four decades, selling around 40 million records and releasing hits like “Princess”, “Secretary” and “My Ex-Love”.
However, in addition to his stardom on stage, he also became one of the biggest cattle ranchers in Brazil.
Since the years 1980, Batista invests in agribusiness, acquiring farms in Goiás and Mato Grosso.
With a strategic vision for business, he consolidated a livestock empire and began to earn millions from raising cattle.
“Amado has always known how to balance music and business. He has a smart strategy to expand his operations in the field,” commented the singer and friend Sergio Reis, also an investor in the agricultural sector.
Million-dollar business, but without abandoning the sector
Despite the sale of the farm, Amado Batista is not leaving the agribusiness.
It follows with several properties and annually sells around 25 thousand heads of cattle, guaranteeing a turnover that exceeds R$ 135 million per year.
“I have always loved the countryside and learned to invest in it. Agriculture was a natural path for me”, the singer said in previous interviews.
Who bought Amado Batista's farm?
The buyer of the farm was the Green Gold Group, an agricultural conglomerate headquartered in Silvania (GO).
The company focuses on grain production and seeks to expand its operations in Mato Grosso, one of the most strategic regions for food production in Brazil.
Impact on the agricultural market
The sale of the property reinforces the trend of valorization of agricultural land and the strong interest of investors in the sector.
Mato Grosso, the largest producer of soybeans and beef in the country, continues to be one of the most promising destinations for large companies and rural producers.
“Mato Grosso continues to be the center of opportunities in agriculture. Well-structured properties always attract large investors”, explains the market analyst edward lima.
Amado Batista's trajectory proves that, In addition to his success in music, he also knew how to build a legacy in the field, becoming one of the most successful cattle ranchers in Brazil.
If he won millions of fans on stage, in agriculture he established himself as one of the biggest names in the sector.
