AMAPÁ RISES AS A NEW LOGISTICS HUB AND A PROMISING LAND FOR SOYBEAN GROWTH

Amapá is emerging as Brazil’s newest agricultural frontier, with an estimated 400,000 hectares of arable land. Despite recent updates to land laws and environmental regulations, the state still faces hurdles such as bureaucracy, limited infrastructure, and a shortage of skilled labor. Currently, only 10,000 hectares are under cultivation, but producers like Roberto Arroyo are optimistic about the region’s potential, particularly for soybean crops like the Olimpo variety from Brasmax. Amapá’s strategic location offers lower logistics costs to European and Central American markets, attracting investor interest. Farmers have received assistance from local cooperatives in overcoming the lack of drying facilities and equipment. The state government is working to advance land regularization and expand access to rural credit, aiming to turn Amapá into a major player in Brazil’s agribusiness sector.
Source: Brasmax / Notícias Agricolas (*Translated by Ia Niani)