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Soybeans, one of the main products of Brazilian agriculture, are worth 570 times more than gold production. This “green gold” is transforming the economy of Brazil, surpassing even traditional mining. The country now sees the agricultural sector as its main economic engine, while mining struggles to remain competitive.
In Brazil, a country historically recognized for its vast mineral reserves, a new economic engine has emerged with overwhelming strength.
No, we are not talking about gold, but rather a product of agriculture that today is worth an impressive 570 times more than gold extraction in the country. Surprised? Keep reading to discover what this phenomenon is and how it is transforming the Brazilian economy.
According to 2023 data, soybeans stand out as one of the main pillars of the agricultural sector. The production of this essential grain reached the mark of R$ 348 billion, becoming the largest source of wealth in the Brazilian countryside.
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For comparison, gold production in the same period generated only R$ 610 million. The disparity is evident: the value generated by soybeans is 570 times greater than that of gold extraction, according to a survey by the Brazilian Institute of Mining (IBRAM).
The Power of Soybeans in Brazil
According to the Cumpre Rural portal, soybeans, which completed 100 years in Brazil, have had an impressive development over the decades.
Today, the grain is grown in 23 of the 26 Brazilian states, with the Centre-West region accounting for about 50% of national production.
The impact of this production is felt in municipalities of all sizes, especially in agribusiness cities, like Sorriso (MT). This municipality alone generates wealth equivalent to 120 times the entire gold production of the country.
The cultivation of soybeans in Brazil has advanced due to investments in technology, research, and territorial expansion, becoming a global powerhouse.
In the 110 municipalities that produce the most soybeans, the value generated far exceeds the entire gold production in Brazil.
Gold in Decline and Agriculture on the Rise
As soybeans advance, gold mining faces challenges. Gold production is concentrated in states like Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Pará, Goiás, and Amapá and declined by 11.9% in dollar terms in 2023.
Despite its historical importance, gold cannot compete with the economic impact of soybeans, whose numbers continue to grow.
The Brazilian agribusiness not only surpasses gold in generated value but also demonstrates continuous growth.
The projection for the next soybean harvest indicates an increase of 4%, further consolidating Brazil’s position in the global agricultural export landscape.
The Perspective for the Future: Soy or Gold?
The future of Brazil seems to be more linked to agribusiness than to mining, even with promises of investment in the mineral sector.
It is estimated that US$ 64.5 billion will be allocated to mining by 2028, focusing on socio-environmental and critical mineral projects.
However, soybeans remain unbeatable. With a growing demand and an increasingly modern agricultural structure, Brazil seems destined to maintain its leading position in global soybean production.
While mining needs to reinvent itself to deal with new challenges, soybeans have already secured their place at the top of the national economy.
Many call this phenomenon “green gold,” and it’s no coincidence: the grain is more profitable than traditional gold, and its impact on local economies is palpable.
The Brazil of Green Gold
Brazil is undergoing a transformation. Agribusiness, especially soybean production, is now worth 570 times more than gold, and this disparity is only increasing.
The country, traditionally known for its mineral wealth, sees in agribusiness the main engine of economic growth for the coming years.
The challenge now is to continue growing sustainably and consolidate Brazil’s role as a global leader in food production while preserving its natural resources.
And you, do you believe that agribusiness will continue to surpass mining in the future?
Que avance ainda mais o crescimento Agropecuário no Brasil, celeiro bioenergética do mundo.
Que os governantes tratem com mais respeito diminuindo a carga tributária,para um setor que trabalha de domingo a domingo ,debaixo das intempéries dos fenômenos da natureza ,das incertezas ,mas que não desiste nunca
Continua avançando em busca de maior crescimento econômico sustentável e se consolidando como o país que tem a maior reserva legal do biomassa mundial.
Esses ****, tentam deturpar a cabeça das pessoas, um saco de ouro vale menos que um saco de soja, tomem ****, quantas vezes mais é produção de soja do que de ouro, ****, parem de fazer matéria ****
Qual é a relevância dessa comparação…570 vezes maior que o ouro?! Poderia ser comparada a 100 vezes maior que a produção de aeronaves pela Embraer ou, ainda, 1.000.000 de vezes maior que o número de garrafas de cachaça boa produzidas em MG ….!! Afinal, que diferença farial…?!
Olá meu nobre! Nióbio, Grafeno e etc. Transição energética o ouro foi para nortear pesquisas sobre o setor😉