Renan Umburanas
Professor
STAC USP Esalq
Prof. Dr. Renan Caldas Umburanas is a professor at the Department of Plant Production at the "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture (ESALQ/USP). He coordinates research and extension projects focused on developing technologies and strategies to promote more productive, sustainable, and resilient agricultural systems.
Brazil, Breadbasket of the Planet: Vocation, Opportunity or Challenge?
13/08 · 15:00 - 16:00
Beyond - Feeding the Future
In a scenario of population growth, climate instability and geopolitical tensions, food security has returned to the center of the global agenda. Brazil has consolidated itself as one of the largest exporters of grains and proteins in the world, frequently described as the "breadbasket of the planet". This panel discusses whether this role is inevitable, desirable or needs to be redefined.