The 23rd APA Congress on Egg Production and Marketing was officially opened on Tuesday (10), in Limeira (SP), bringing together producers, experts, companies and authorities to discuss the challenges and opportunities of egg production in Brazil. Promoted by the Paulista Poultry Association (APA) and supported by the Agricultural Defense of the State of S\u00e3o Paulo (Defesa), the meeting highlights topics such as biosecurity, technological innovation, sustainability, market and exports.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n APA President, \u00c9rico Pozzer: \u201cWe produce proteins with great accessibility and we need to continue working to maintain excellent products for both the domestic market and for export\u201d \u2013 Photo: Alan Carvalho<\/p>\n<\/div>\n At the opening of the event, the president of APA, \u00c9rico Pozzer, emphasized the economic and social importance of poultry farming for the country and highlighted the sector's role in providing affordable protein to the population. \u201cOur activity is extremely necessary and plays an important social role. We produce proteins with great accessibility and we need to continue working to maintain excellent products for both the domestic market and for export,\u201d he stated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n During the ceremony, Rog\u00e9rio Iuspa, master of ceremonies and member of the organizing committee, introduced veterinarian and producer Josim\u00e1rio Gomes Flor\u00eancio, from Caruaru (PE), as honorary president of this edition of the congress. In thanking for the honor, Flor\u00eancio highlighted the event's relevance to the technical strengthening of the activity. \u201cFor me, this is the largest and most important stage for commercial egg production in Latin America. It is an honor to represent Brazilian egg producers at this congress,\u201d he emphasized.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Veterinarian, poultry farmer from Pernambuco and president of the APA 2026 Congress, Josim\u00e1rio Flor\u00eancio: \u201cThis congress fulfills something fundamental: science. We need everyone to come here and leave full of science, because that's what strengthens our activity\u201d \u2013 Photo: Alan Carvalho<\/p>\n<\/div>\n He also highlighted the event's role in scientific knowledge for the sector's development. \u201cThis congress fulfills something fundamental: science. We need everyone to come here and leave enriched with science, because that's what strengthens our activity,\u201d he mentioned, advocating for the expansion of Brazil's presence in the international market. \u201cBrazil needs to increase its participation in exports. Brazilian egg production can no longer be confined to Brazil alone,\u201d he emphasized.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Following the opening ceremony, a plaque was presented to Professor Dr. Evandro de Abreu Fernandes in recognition of his professionalism and dedication to the development of Brazilian poultry farming.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Originally from Minas Gerais and a veterinarian by training, Professor Evandro has built a solid career in the sector, with a distinguished career in the development of poultry production. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions, served as production director, and contributed to the growth and consolidation of the activity on the national scene. Currently, he continues to work as a consultant, sharing his experience and strategic vision with the poultry sector.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Representing the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply of the State of S\u00e3o Paulo, the coordinator of Agricultural Defense, Luiz<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Coordinator of the Agricultural Defense Coordination of SFA-SP, Luiz Henrique Barrochelo: \u201cEvents like this allow us to expand technical knowledge and strengthen the activity\u201d \u2013 Photo: Alan Carvalho<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Henrique Barrochelo highlighted the importance of the congress for the dissemination of technical knowledge and for strengthening agricultural production. \u201cEvents like this allow us to expand technical knowledge and strengthen the activity. Brazilian agriculture demonstrates that it is possible to produce with efficiency, quality, and environmental responsibility,\u201d he emphasized.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The superintendent of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) in S\u00e3o Paulo, Estanislau Steck, highlighted the federal government's commitment to supporting producers and strengthening Brazilian agriculture. According to him, the ministry's actions aim to create conditions for the sector to continue expanding, especially through the opening of new international markets. "It's important that the government is on the producer's side. As they say in the countryside, if the government doesn't get in the way, the Brazilian producer makes it happen," he mentioned.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The director of the Department of Inspection of Products of Animal Origin (DIPOA) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), Juliana Satie Becker de Carvalho Chino, highlighted the international recognition of the Brazilian sanitary system. \u201cBrazil continues to be a true island of credibility and sanitary safety. Maintaining this\u2026\u201d <\/span><\/span>status <\/i><\/span><\/span>"It is a great challenge and is only possible thanks to the integrated work of the official service and the commitment of the productive sector," he praised.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ABPA President Ricardo Santin: \u201cWhat we are demonstrating to the world is that Brazil is prepared to grow\u201d \u2013 Photo: Alan Carvalho<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The president of the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), Ricardo Santin, also highlighted the importance of the dedication of the technical teams and the joint work between the private sector and the government. \u201cWhat we are demonstrating to the world is that Brazil is prepared to grow. Our secret is simple: dedication and work to maintain the country's sanitary status,\u201d he emphasized. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n According to him, the supply chain represented by the organization, which covers the egg, chicken, and pork sectors, involves approximately four million people directly and indirectly in the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Concluding the opening remarks, Roberto Betancourt, director of Deagro\/Fiesp, president of Sindira\u00e7\u00f5es and FeedLatina, and vice-president of IFIF, highlighted the potential of Brazilian agribusiness. \u201cBrazil has extraordinary potential in the production of food and animal protein. Poultry farming is a unique sector that has grown based on serious work, research, and entrepreneurship,\u201d he stated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/opresenterural.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Erico-Pozzer-presidente-da-APA-e1773237625242-281x300.jpg?resize=281%2C300&ssl=1\")
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