FARMING
Organic farming in Brazil is small, but growing
Brazilian organic products such as sugar and honey have gained popularity overseas. Photo: MIA Studio/Shutterstock
Organic farming in Brazil has increased by 150% since 2013, but it still accounts for only a small share of the country’s vast agricultural sector.
A recent study by the Brazil Organic Institute, a nonprofit organization, shows that the number of farmers using certified organic methods increased from approximately 10,000 in 2013 to over 25,000 in 2025. The growth was driven by a combination of government policies promoting sustainable agriculture and increasing consumer concern over pesticide use and environmental degradation.
Brazil has regulated organic farming since 2003, establishing certification standards and a national label for organic products. To earn organic designation, products must be grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or genetically modified organisms…
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