Brazil's Largest Corn Ethanol Producer: Goal Is to Reach 5 Billion Liters

Brazil’s Largest Corn Ethanol Producer: Goal Is to Reach 5 Billion Liters

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 01/03/2023 at 15:00

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Marino José Franz, A Farmer From Lucas Do Rio Verde (MT), Is One Of The Most Influential Figures In The Agribusiness Sector And, In 2023, He Will Turn 60. In 2012, When He Launched His First Project Of US $115 Million To Build A Corn Ethanol Production Plant, Many Considered Him “Crazy.”

But His Vision Was Proven Over Time: Today, FS Produces 1.4 Billion Liters Per Year Of Corn Ethanol, And By 2026, The Fourth Unit Will Be Operational. Franz Explains That To Invest In Mato Grosso, You Need To Understand Brazil And The Demands That Exist In The Country.

The State Has A Large Area For A Relatively Small Population – 3.5 Million Inhabitants – And That’s Why It Is Traditionally An Exporter. To Illustrate This Reality, Franz Compares It To The Eastern Zone Of São Paulo, Which Has 4.6 Million Inhabitants. With His Motto “From Crazy To Visionary,” Marino José Franz Has Shown That It Is Possible To Succeed Even In The Face Of The Most Complex Challenges.

FS Agrisolutions, A Joint Venture Between American Millionaire Bruce Rastetter And Franz, Former Mayor Of Lucas (2005 To 2012), Has Stood Out In Recent Years For Its Efforts To Bring Technological Advancements To Corn Ethanol Production. Recently, With Revenue Of About R $6.6 Billion In Its Last Year-End Financial Statement, This Company Was Considered The Fourth Largest Ethanol Producer In The Country.

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The Giant Corn, The Technology That Changed The Agricultural Market Of Lucas Do Rio Verde. Since 1992, When The Rio Verde Foundation Was Established, The Search For Services And Events Has Intensified.

The Foundation’s Task Is To Adapt Technologies To The Local Reality, Which Was Evident Last Year With A Profit Of R $11 Million. This Amount May Even Double By 2026 With Investments In Seed Laboratories.

The Revolution Is In Productivity. If Previously It Was 50 Bags Per Hectare, Today It Is Possible To Reach 200 Bags Per Hectare. This Directly Impacts The Producer’s Economy, Who Can Increase Their Revenue Simply Through The Adoption Of Technology. Agronomist Rodrigo Marcelo Pasqualli Highlights That Today More Than 45% Of The Efforts Of The Rio Verde Foundation Are Focused On Corn, As It Has Genetic Potential That Cannot Be Wasted.

Technology Was Fundamental In This Process, As It Allowed Farmers To Achieve Great Results And Become More Competitive In The Market. It Is Through This That Giant Corn Has Come To Permanently Change The Agricultural Landscape Of Lucas Do Rio Verde.

The Corn Cereal, Which Was Previously Simply Stored Outdoors, Now Has A More Profitable And Lucrative Destination: The Production Of Corn Ethanol.

According To Engineer Pasqualli, This Is Due To The Growth Of Local Demand For This Cereal In Human And Animal Feed. However, The Main Legacy Of This Crop Is The Arrival Of Ethanol Plants, As They Offer People A Chance To Generate Profit From This Grain.

In Addition To Corn Ethanol, The Plants Also Produce Other Co-Products, Such As Highly Protein-Rich Corn Fibers And The Yeasts Used In Fermentation, Which Are Sold As DDG (Dried Distillers Grains) And WDG (Wet Distillers Grains). These Co-Products Are Ideal For Animal Feed.

The FS Company Processed 3.3 Million Tons Of Corn Last Year, With 1.2 Million Destined For The Production Of Co-Products. This Represented 19.5% Of The Operational Revenue. According To Franz, Vice President Of The Foundation’s Board Of Trustees, “The Growth Curve Of Corn In The Coming Years Will Be Much Higher Than The Growth Curve Of Soy.”

With A Minimum Price Of About R $23 Per Bag And A Market Price Of Around R $60, The Federal Government Had To Issue A Check For R $2 Billion Last Year Just To Equalize The Minimum Price Of This Grain. The FS Company Collected R $540 Million In State Taxes And R $85 Million From FETHAB (State Transportation And Housing Fund), Resulting In Benefits For Those Working In This Area.

Therefore, It Is Undeniable That This Corn Ethanol Culture Has Come To Change The Lives Of Brazilian Farmers. The Benefits Of This Transformation Are Already Being Felt By Those Involved In This Process!

Brazil’s Largest Corn Ethanol Producer: Goal Is to Reach 5 Billion Liters

Marino José Franz, A Farmer From Lucas Do Rio Verde (MT), Is One Of The Most Influential Figures In The Agribusiness Sector And, In 2023, He Will Turn 60. In 2012, When He Launched His First Project Of US $115 Million To Build A Corn Ethanol Production Plant, Many Considered Him “Crazy.”

The Giant Corn, The Technology That Changed The Agricultural Market Of Lucas Do Rio Verde. Since 1992, When The Rio Verde Foundation Was Established, The Search For Services And Events Has Intensified.

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Brazil’s Largest Corn Ethanol Producer: Goal Is to Reach 5 Billion Liters

Marino José Franz, A Farmer From Lucas Do Rio Verde (MT), Is One Of The Most Influential Figures In The Agribusiness Sector And, In 2023, He Will Turn 60. In 2012, When He Launched His First Project Of US $115 Million To Build A Corn Ethanol Production Plant, Many Considered Him “Crazy.”

The Giant Corn, The Technology That Changed The Agricultural Market Of Lucas Do Rio Verde. Since 1992, When The Rio Verde Foundation Was Established, The Search For Services And Events Has Intensified.

Mato Grosso Continues Leading The Production Of 100% Corn Ethanol

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On the Greek island of Ithaca, archaeologists have found what may be a sanctuary dedicated to the legendary Odysseus, with inscriptions bearing his name and votive offerings that span from the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic era.

Is a smart plug worth it in a regular home? What does it offer: turns on and off via smartphone, creates routines by schedule, prevents forgotten devices, sometimes monitors consumption, and improves habits without renovation or miracles.

Spain surprises the world by erecting 62 artificial dunes, mixing sand with natural remains of posidonia, and causing the structure to lose only 1.4% of its volume in 1 year.

Geographers redefine the Brazilian relief and confirm the presence of mountains in 14 states with a new system that changes historical criteria and alters the way the territory is classified.

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