Forgotten Plant In Brazil Yields 11 Times More Than Soybeans And Could Revolutionize Agribusiness With Million-Dollar Profits

Written by Caio Aviz

Published on 15/10/2025 at 16:19

Planta de cânhamo industrial em lavoura brasileira, ilustrando o potencial produtivo da cultura que rende até 11 vezes mais que a soja, segundo estudo da Kaya Mind.

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Research Shows That Industrial Hemp Cultivation Offers Returns Much Higher Than Soy and Can Generate Jobs and Innovation in the Fields

The industrial hemp, a plant of the variety “Cannabis sativa” with less than 0.3% THC — thus without psychoactive effect —, has stood out as a profitable and sustainable alternative for Brazilian agribusiness.
According to a study released by Kaya Mind, cultivation can guarantee a net return up to 11 times greater than that of soy.
The research reinforces the potential of the crop as one of the most promising in the country.

Profitability and Comparison with Other Crops

According to the survey, hemp cultivation for flowers (CBD) can reach R$ 23,306.80 per hectare.
Soy generates about R$ 2,053.34 per hectare and corn R$ 3,398.34 per hectare.
These numbers highlight the high profit potential of hemp and the competitive advantage over other traditional agricultural crops.
Furthermore, hemp can be integrated into existing agricultural systems, utilizing adaptable machinery and reducing production costs.
The cultivation also contributes to soil recovery, as it favors crop rotation and improves the environmental quality of productive areas.

Job Creation and Social Impact

Beyond high profitability, the research highlights that hemp has a strong capacity for job creation.
In Colombia, for example, it is estimated that 17.3 jobs are created per cultivated hectare.
These data reinforce the role of hemp as a tool for rural development and diversification of agricultural production.
In Brazil, the adoption of this crop could boost the local economy and strengthen rural communities.
This movement would be especially relevant in regions dependent on soy and corn, diversifying the productive base of the fields.

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Industrial Potential and Applications

During a public hearing, researcher Daniela Bittencourt from Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology emphasized the enormous potential of hemp.
According to her, hemp can be used in more than 25,000 products.
Its uses range from textile fibers and bioplastics to cosmetics and building materials.
This versatility makes the plant a strategic raw material for the bioeconomy.
Hemp also reduces dependence on petrochemical inputs and stimulates sustainable industrial sectors that are growing in the country.

Regulation and Legal Challenges

Currently, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) is working to comply with a decision from the Superior Court of Justice (STJ).
The decision recognized the right to import industrial hemp seeds, in addition to authorizing cultivation and commercialization for medicinal and pharmaceutical purposes.
Despite the progress, the main regulatory challenge lies in the definition of the allowed THC limit.
According to Thiago Campos, the director-reporter on the subject, this point must be analyzed with caution to avoid hindering research progress.
The expert emphasizes that it is necessary to balance regulatory control and incentives for pharmaceutical innovation.

Future Perspectives

With regulation underway and growing international interest, hemp is consolidating as a highly profitable and sustainable option.
Its large-scale introduction can strengthen the national bio-industry and stimulate the environmental recovery of degraded areas.
Moreover, cultivation can generate thousands of jobs in the fields, promoting social inclusion and regional economic growth.
The report from Kaya Mind indicates that, with clear rules and incentives for production, industrial hemp can revolutionize Brazilian agribusiness.
The crop offers expressive profits, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.

Forgotten Plant In Brazil Yields 11 Times More Than Soybeans And Could Revolutionize Agribusiness With Million-Dollar Profits

Research Shows That Industrial Hemp Cultivation Offers Returns Much Higher Than Soy and Can Generate Jobs and Innovation in the Fields

Profitability and Comparison with Other Crops

Job Creation and Social Impact

Industrial Potential and Applications

Regulation and Legal Challenges

Future Perspectives

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