Juan Bravo

Revolutionary Innovation: Meet Mexico's 'Solid Water'! As someone passionate about sustainability and innovation, I'm excited to share with you a game-changing technology that's making waves in agriculture. Sergio Jesús Rico Velasco, a Mexican engineer, has developed 'solid water' – a biodegradable polymer that absorbs and retains up to 200 times its weight in water, converting it into a gel-like substance that keeps soil moist for over a month! This invention has the potential to: Reduce water consumption by 50-90% Combat drought and improve productivity in arid regions Provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution But what I find most impressive is that this technology is accessible to small-scale rural producers, making it a truly inclusive innovation. Let's celebrate the power of Mexican innovation and its potential to transform the world! Share your thoughts: How do you think 'solid water' can impact agriculture and sustainability? #SolidWater #Sustainability #Innovation #Agriculture #Mexico

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The president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Oilseed and Cereal Processors (Cappro), Raúl Valdez ; 🌱 Paraguay’s Soybean Sector: Time to Unlock Industrial Value Speaking on behalf of the Paraguayan Chamber of Oilseed and Cereal Processors (Cappro), President Raúl Valdez has underscored the urgent need for a coherent industrial policy to complement Paraguay’s strong performance in soybean production. Paraguay is currently the third-largest soybean exporter globally, yet Valdez notes that the existing model is still too concentrated on raw commodity exports. While this generates substantial foreign exchange, it fails to generate stable, year-round employment across the value chain. 📌 Key takeaways: Industrialization offers a multiplier effect that benefits logistics, rural employment, and cash flow stability Silo operators, transporters, port workers, and informal service providers all stand to benefit from more continuous industrial activity Paraguay has an opportunity to move beyond its role as a supplier of raw materials and become a strategic exporter of value-added food products Valdez emphasizes that the needed infrastructure and investment already exist in the region - but are underutilized. The challenge lies in policy alignment and consistent utilization of processing capacity to stabilize output and employment across seasons. 🔮 Looking ahead, the global demand for food is set to double over the next 30 years. Paraguay, with its productive base and logistics access, has what it takes to contribute meaningfully - if it can scale processing and add value at origin. #Soybeans #ParaguayAg #AgroIndustrialization #ValueAddedAgriculture #Cappro #FoodSecurity #AgriPolicy #SoyProcessing #LatinAmericaTrade #FoodIndustry #SupplyChainDevelopment #AgriJobs https://lnkd.in/dqQtkRdj

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Chile’s fruit exports have grown 4.6x over the past two decades—a reflection of the country’s agricultural development and global integration. This growth is not only driven by favorable conditions and entrepreneurial vision, but also by Chile’s strategic trade positioning, with over 30 free trade agreements that have enabled market diversification and global reach. It is also a testament to the increasing global demand for high-quality, healthy diets—where fruit plays a growing role—and to the relevance of agricultural investments in today’s portfolios. Chile continues to consolidate its position as a global leader in fruit production, supported by visionary producers and long-term investors in this asset class.

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