The 2º AgroLegal Summit, organized by the AASP – Associação dos Advogados on October 8 in São Paulo, brought together former Agriculture Ministers Roberto Rodrigues and Antonio Cabrera to discuss the credit and competitiveness of Brazil’s agricultural sector. The event focused on financing production, international trade opportunities, and regulatory changes. Antonio Carlos de Oliveira Freitas, the AASP vice president and event coordinator, emphasized the need for legal strategies to be established early in commercial negotiations.
Credit Recovery Trends
Discussions took place amid a surge in judicial recovery requests. According to Serasa Experian, the agronomy sector recorded 1,990 requests in 2025, a 56.4% increase compared to 2024. The data includes requests from rural producers, both individuals and legal entities, and companies within the agricultural supply chain. Freitas noted that acting quickly and maintaining high-quality information can improve the chances of receiving payments. He argued that legal strategies must adapt to changes in legislation and case law.
Antonio Cabrera focused his remarks on factors he believes limit Brazilian producer competitiveness. He criticized regulatory costs, the judicialization of infrastructure projects, and difficulties in financing. Cabrera advocated for greater economic freedom and the expansion of trade agreements.
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International Trade and Regulation
Roberto Rodrigues highlighted the Mercosur–European Union agreement as an opportunity that extends beyond export expansion. He stated that the blocs’ proximity could encourage investment in technology, infrastructure, credit, and rural insurance. Rodrigues added that the implementation will be gradual and requires attention to European rules. His assessment combines the potential for business expansion with the need for preparation to access and serve that market.
During the tax reform panel, Cabrera questioned the potential effects on food processing and production value addition. The session addressed how businesses should prepare for changes in tax calculation, credit, and relationships with clients and suppliers. Financing alternatives were also debated, with the capital market presented as a complementary source to banks and chain agents. Access to these resources depends on documented information, governance, and adequate guarantee structures.
Climate security discussions centered on impacts on productivity, costs, income, and investment capacity. Panels examined sustainable financing instruments and their potential to attract investors, noting that this profile does not automatically guarantee lower interest rates. The summit concluded with the launch of the AASP’s 172nd edition of its magazine, dedicated to Agribusiness Law.
