Forbes Brasil names 100 most powerful women in agribusiness

Forbes Brasil has released its list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Agribusiness, recognizing influential leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs driving the Brazilian agricultural sector.

Among the honorees is Ana Cláudia Mendes de Souza, a rancher from Uberaba who manages genetic improvement for Guzerá and Nelore breeds at Fazenda Amar. She also serves as the first female vice-president of the Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders (ABCZ).

Nathália Secco, based in Rio Verde, Goiás, was recognized for her work in agricultural technology. Through the Orchestra Innovation Center and Orchestra Ventures, she connects startups with rural producers, implementing digital and biotechnological solutions that have impacted approximately 200,000 hectares.

Ana Amélia Avelar Ferreira Paulino, president of the Rural Union of Porangatu, was also named to the list. A lawyer by training, she manages Fazenda Barra das Onças and is the first woman to lead the Porangatu union in its 58-year history.