From new energy trucks to drones and smart energy storage equipment, Chinese companies' exhibits were visible everywhere at the 20th Bahia Farm Show in Brazil. Farmers and buyers from across Brazil said that Chinese "intelligent manufacturing" is helping to boost local agricultural development.
As one of Brazil's largest agricultural fairs, the 20th Bahia Farm Show was held from June 8 to 13 in the western Bahia city of Luís Eduardo Magalhães. The exhibition covered an area of 380,000 square meters, with more than 500 exhibitors. A number of Chinese companies showcased a variety of smart agricultural equipment.
Upon entering the exhibition area, visitors were greeted by huge agricultural machinery displays at the center of each booth. An open patch of flat land had been transformed into an "off‑road obstacle course," simulating mountain roads, slopes, and muddy terrain for testing various off‑road vehicles, with BYD and Great Wall new energy vehicles drawing particular attention.
Daniel Victória, a farmer from Bahia, was very excited after test‑driving a Great Wall Haval hybrid vehicle. He said he had always wanted to own a new energy vehicle, but had been hesitant due to the farm's road conditions and concerns about battery range. "A hybrid vehicle can run on pure electricity as well as gasoline or ethanol. After the test drive, I found it also has strong power when tackling complex terrain – that really impressed me."
A hundred meters away, a DJI agricultural drone was conducting a simulated spraying operation. Valmir Gomes, a sales consultant for DJI agricultural machinery in northern Bahia, explained that Chinese technology is constantly being upgraded and iterated, and the current equipment can handle all kinds of terrain. More and more local farms are using drones to improve operational efficiency.
In addition to Chinese brands that have been deeply involved in the Brazilian market for many years, there were also many Chinese companies making their debut at this year's exhibition. Organized by Wuhan Changjiang International Trade Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Changjiang International Trade"), exhibits from Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor's electric trucks, Chu Energy New Energy's smart energy storage equipment, Huida Technology's smart agricultural equipment, and Yuchai Machinery's engines all attracted considerable attention on their first appearance.
Xu Chi, Chief Representative of Changjiang International Trade for the Latin American region, said that the Brazilian market holds great potential. Although market access barriers are high, the growth momentum of Chinese companies with core technologies should not be underestimated. He noted that China and Brazil have strong market complementarities – China's technological equipment and smart solutions can boost local agricultural development, and China is also an important agricultural trade partner for Brazil.
China has remained Brazil's largest export destination for agricultural products for many years. According to the latest report from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, in the first five months of this year, Brazil's agricultural exports reached US$70.5 billion, setting a record for the same period in history. China continued to be a key export destination for Brazilian agricultural products, accounting for nearly 40% of Brazil's total agricultural exports in May.
Moisés Schmidt, the fair's president, visited China earlier this year and invited companies such as Dongfeng Motor and Chu Energy New Energy to participate in the exhibition. He told reporters: "The relationship between Brazil and China is very close right now. We have the agricultural products China needs, and China has the agricultural equipment we need. Our cooperation is mutually beneficial and win‑win."（Source: Economic Daily）
