Minister Carlos Fávaro highlights opportunities for Brazilian agribusiness in Angola

In preparation for the upcoming visit of Angolan President João Lourenço to Brazil, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) led a high-level mission to Angola aimed at deepening cooperation and identifying concrete opportunities for agricultural development between the two nations. 

As part of the mission, a proposal document is being prepared by participating entities — including nearly 30 Brazilian agribusiness leaders — outlining actionable initiatives to foster Brazil–Angola collaboration in agriculture. The document will be formally presented to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the bilateral meeting on May 23. 

“This is my second visit to Angola in just five months. It reflects the strength of our bilateral friendship and our commitment to reinforcing this relationship,” said Agriculture Minister Carlos Fávaro. “Ahead of President Lourenço’s visit to Brazil, I brought a delegation of Brazilian entrepreneurs to explore opportunities on the ground. Our goal is to craft a set of proposals that will benefit both countries and open new pathways for sustainable development.” 

Throughout the mission, the Brazilian delegation visited rural properties and engaged in technical meetings with Angolan government agencies. The visits offered insight into the country’s agricultural potential and allowed for an exchange of knowledge on land use, climate conditions, and market access. 

Angola boasts approximately 35 million hectares of arable land, a tropical climate with well-defined wet and dry seasons, flat terrain ideal for mechanized farming, and fertile soils with characteristics similar to Brazil’s Cerrado region — all of which position the country as a high-potential frontier for agricultural investment. 

Anticipating potential criticism, Fávaro addressed concerns directly: “Some may question why we’re encouraging Brazilian producers to explore agricultural opportunities abroad instead of focusing solely on domestic needs. But that’s a false dilemma. In the past two Planos Safras alone, Brazil invested more than R$15 billion to recover 3 million hectares of degraded land at home.” 

“Our December 2024 visit to Angola revealed not only the potential for Brazilian exports, but also real opportunities for investment in fertile land. If Brazil, with its advanced tropical agricultural expertise, doesn’t engage, producers from other countries certainly will. A bilateral agreement that enables Brazilian companies to produce in Angola would also stimulate our economy — through exports of equipment, inputs, and services — while generating jobs, income, and knowledge transfer in both nations.” Fávaro explained. 

The mission concludes on May 10, following technical visits in the provinces of Cuanza-Norte and Luanda by the Brazilian delegation, which includes Mapa’s Agricultural Attaché José Guilherme Leal and Director of Foreign Investment Promotion André Okubo. 

From May 20 to 22, Brazil will host the African Ministers of Agriculture Meeting in Brasília, with the participation of delegations from nearly 50 countries. President João Lourenço will be received by President Lula on May 23 for an official bilateral summit.


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