The lecture series featured Dr. Roberto Rodrigues, who spoke about the future of agribusiness in Brazil.

The lecture series featured Dr. Roberto Rodrigues, who spoke about the future of agribusiness in Brazil.

put ESEG Team

27/04/2026

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On May 23rd, ESEG College, part of the Etapa Group, held the April edition of its Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Roberto Rodrigues, professor emeritus and coordinator of the Agribusiness Center at the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and former Minister of Agriculture. 

The event was led by professors Edison Feghali, from the Economics department, and Henrique Mattos, from the Law department. 

 

With the theme "Perspective of Brazilian Agriculture in the International Scenario," the lecture addressed the importance of agribusiness in Brazil, highlighting how technological advancements have boosted agricultural production, both of grains and of pork, beef, and chicken. Furthermore, practically everything consumed by the population daily originates from agriculture, such as clothing made with natural fibers, energy, and fuels like ethanol, among others.

 

The "global crisis" factor was also addressed, caused by different fronts, such as wars, which directly affect the national economy, since one of the solutions for Brazil is to operate in the international market through the export of products grown in our lands.

 

“"Today I came to show the young people here that agriculture is life. Everything we consume has a bit of agriculture in it, whether it's in our clothes, energy, or fuel. Therefore, it's important to teach about agriculture and its relevance in our daily lives," the speaker stated regarding the evening's topic. 

 

The former minister also presented an overview of the current global scenario, highlighting how some countries face agricultural difficulties, such as adverse weather, lack of planning, and insufficient supply to meet the population's needs. It is precisely in these gaps that Brazil stands out as one of the world's largest agricultural powers and a leader in the export of various products, with an even more promising future.

 

Leading professor of the Agribusiness League, an initiative of ESEG Tech & Business, Edson Feghali expressed his enthusiasm for the speaker's presence, not only because of his relevance in the sector, but also because of the knowledge he shared with the audience: "In my view, Roberto is currently the biggest name in leadership in agribusiness. The lecture is very important when we think about the current international economic scenario.".

 

The final part of the event featured a question-and-answer session with the students in attendance, helping to clarify doubts and engage the audience. Murilo de Paula, a Business Administration student, commented on his participation: “I don’t have a very good grasp of the area, but I had high expectations to hear more about agribusiness and everything that involves this topic. Having someone of such great relevance as Roberto makes everything more special.”.

 

For Gabriel Martins, also a Business Administration student, the topic chosen for the April Lecture Series is extremely important not only for his course but for students in general. "This topic adds to our education; after all, it's a subject that's always relevant, and mastering it can make all the difference in our journeys," he explains.

 

 

The meeting reinforced the Lecture Series' mission of bringing current and inspiring topics, connecting students to the transformations shaping the future and preparing them for the job market.

 

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