Agricultural innovation happens when scientists, local farmers, and industry experts come together. From July 21st to 24th, 2026, our team participated in the 58th Brazilian Congress of Olericulture (CBO), the nation’s largest gathering dedicated to olericulture; the science, technology, and business of growing vegetable crops.
As official sponsors, we sent a specialized team to gather insights directly from the field, share scientific research, and explore new ways to support growers across the region.
Focusing on climate resilience and family growers
The Brazilian Congress of Olericulture is the main forum for vegetable crop production, bringing together researchers, seed breeders, commercial growers, and students. Importantly, in this 58th edition, the conversation focused on how climate change is affecting family farmers, and how we can build more resilient farming systems.
Sponsoring an event of this scale reflects our commitment to practical technological solutions, environmental sustainability, and the family growers who supply local markets every day.
Recognition from industry leaders
Our active involvement earned warm feedback from the conference leadership. Warley Nascimento from Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) , President of the 58th CBO, noted the value of our participation:
“The 58th Brazilian Congress of Olericulture was a resounding success and highly praised by attendees. Without a doubt, East-West’s participation enriched this event immensely. Once again, we thank you for your support.”
Insights from our team on the ground
For our plant breeding team, the discussions provided clear direction for developing stronger, more reliable crop varieties:
“The event highlighted the real-world pressures climate change puts on family farms. As a breeder for lettuce, pumpkin, and squash, it was an invaluable opportunity to better understand these environmental challenges. It reinforces our core mission: developing hardier, more resilient crop varieties that thrive under changing weather conditions.”
-Ariana Costa, Associate Breeder
“The congress was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas with top agricultural researchers. We covered vital topics including climate impacts on vegetable yield, seed quality standards, and intellectual property in seed breeding. Visiting Embrapa’s specialized research centers also gave us firsthand insights into new technologies that will directly improve our tomato breeding program.”
-Marcos Medeiros, Associate Breeder
Growing together
Our presence at the 58th CBO was a great opportunity to listen to growers, track market trends, and strengthen our research capabilities.
We will continue investing in the future of vegetable production, bringing practical, high-quality solutions to the fields where they matter most.
