Brazil - Irrigation Market Expansion

Irrigation in Brazil currently covers approximately 8.2 million hectares, with the potential to expand by an additional 4.2 million hectares over the next two decades.

Brazil’s vast agricultural potential, across a favorable farming land area of approximately 8.5 million km², combined with growing demand for food production, creates a promising environment for the adoption of high-efficiency irrigation systems. 
The main irrigation methods used in Brazil include flood irrigation, common in rice production; sprinkler irrigation, used mainly in sugarcane, with systems such as central pivots and winding reels; and fertigation, which combines irrigation and fertilization, and is used for various crops.

Recent trends in modernizing irrigation systems in Brazil create opportunities for U.S. exporters.  Farmers are seeking to purchase localized, pivots, and mobile sprinklers to replace outdated flood and furrow techniques.  With a focus on innovation, there are growing opportunities for smart irrigation systems with sensor-based, IoT, solar-powered, and drone integrations.

For additional information on irrigation equipment opportunities, please contact Vania.Resende@Trade.Gov.