Panorama de inovação no agronegócio brasileiro: uma análise das tendências e das inovações tecnológicas.

Abstract

The scenario of the agricultural sector has proven to be very important for the Brazilian economy, since it represents practically 50% of the country's exports and almost 30% of GDP. With the aim of increasing productivity and optimizing resources, the large companies in the sector are investing in advanced technological solutions that are giving rise to the so-called Agrotechs, startups that are driving the digital revolution in agribusiness. The objective of this descriptive and qualitative study is to understand not only the main technological innovations, but also the trends in agribusiness through a document review of scientific articles and discussions at the main events and forums of the sector, providing an overview of the sector. Currently, there are more than 300 companies of this type in Brazil, offering solutions such as satellite mapping of land, drone spraying, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. With the increase in global demand for food, the importance of the agricultural sector and its movement to become more productive and address its impact on the environment has been recognized, in order to approach the best ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) practices in the world. Technology is an important tool in achieving these goals and promoting sustainability and social responsibility in the agricultural sector.