Dialogue, collaboration and innovation shape the 2025 Task Force Brazil meeting
Held at Amaggi’s headquarters in Cuiabá, the meeting brought together representatives from member companies of the Association and RTRS certificate holders in Brazil to exchange experiences, discuss sustainable solutions, and contribute to the development of the RTRS pilot project Regenerative Incentives System (RIS).
On April 10, the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) hosted the first in-person 2025 meeting of the Task Force Brazil, at the Amaggi headquarters in Cuiabá. The meeting gathered 36 representatives from 27 companies — including RTRS members and certificate holders in Brazil — who shared experiences, technical knowledge, and ideas in support of more sustainable production.
The meeting opened with Luiza Bruscato, RTRS Executive Director, presenting the organization’s 2024–2027 strategic plan, highlighting the pillars and goals that will guide actions in the coming years. Next, Cid Sanches, Regional Market Development & Stakeholder Affairs Manager, shared updated data on RTRS-certified sustainable soy and corn production in the country, along with an overview of chain of custody certification and the global uptake of certified material. He also introduced the new RTRS Chain of Custody Module, already aligned with EUDR requirements.
A central moment of the meeting was led by Helen Estima Lazzari, Regional Market Development & Stakeholder Affairs Manager (North, Northeast and Central-West Brazil), who presented the RTRS pilot project entitled Regenerative Incentives System (RIS), an initiative funded by ISEAL. Through a participatory and collaborative dynamic, participants explored in depth the technical aspects of the 21 indicators that define the regenerative agricultural practices developed within the scope of the project.
This moment of active engagement and joint construction was essential to gather valuable suggestions and contributions, which will enrich the theoretical framework of the project and support the next steps of the pilot’s implementation. The participants’ willingness to contribute with knowledge and experience reinforced the importance of the Task Force as a space for regional technical dialogue and sectoral coordination.
“The Task Force Brazil meeting highlighted the power of open dialogue, active listening and collaboration. As a global, multi-stakeholder round table on soy, we continue to promote spaces for exchange and co-creation that drive concrete solutions for a more sustainable future,” said Luiza.
Data, technology and recognition of conservation efforts
Before the hands-on session on regenerative practice indicators for the pilot project Regenerative Incentives System (RIS), RTRS promoted a space for reflection on technologies and solutions focused on mitigating climate change, inviting experts to enrich the discussion.
Thiago Camargo, co-founder of DataFarm, presented tech-based solutions for scaling regenerative agriculture and carbon projects.
“We believe that the intelligent use of data, combined with technologies like climate modeling, artificial intelligence, and big data, is essential to enabling large-scale regenerative agriculture. There are already accessible and validated technologies that support fast, profitable, and climate-smart decisions. These solutions boost the adoption of regenerative practices and enhance producers’ profitability, food production, and positive climate impact,” he said.
Next, Marcelo Stabile from ECCON Soluções Ambientais presented the PSA Carbonflor and PSA Carbonagro Perene programs — Brazilian Payment for Environmental Services (PES) methodologies that recognize and reward conservation and sustainable farming practices through carbon measurement.
“Presenting these programs is important because they generate value from the conservation of native vegetation areas on farms — something unique to Brazilian producers, who have never had a way to be compensated for it. It’s not just about avoiding deforestation, but about recognizing the environmental services that guarantee rainfall and, consequently, agricultural production. We also shared insights from PSA Carbonagro, developed with support from Citrosuco, to show how resources can be made tangible through the adoption of best practices, and how sustainable and regenerative agriculture can be rewarded for its contribution to food and climate security,” said Marcelo.
We thank all Task Force participants for their commitment and collaboration.
- ADM do Brasil
- Agrícola Alvorada S.A.
- AgroMaciel Consultoria
- Amaggi
- AmSpec Group
- Bayer
- BOM FUTURO AGRICOLA LTDA
- Bunge
- Cerquality
- CJ Selecta
- COFCO International
- Control Union
- DataFarm
- ECCON
- FoodChain ID
- Genesis Certificações
- GMS AGRONEGÓCIOS LTDA
- Imaflora
- Koppert
- Louis Dreyfus Company
- Produzindo Certo
- Proforest
- Radar/Cosan
- Rio Pardo Proteína Vegetal S/A.
- SLC Agricola S.A.
- Unilever
- Vega monitoramento
We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming virtual meetings, on July 16 and October 22. Stay informed via our website.
