Agrishow 2024 concluded in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, setting new benchmarks for the global agribusiness sector. The event is Latin America’s largest agricultural fair, showcasing the latest in farming tech and sustainable farming. On May 3rd, the fair announced business intentions worth R$13.6 billion ($2.67 billion), a growth of 2.4% from the previous year. This […]
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