en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Agricultural Experiment and Research Center (CEPA, Centro Experimental e Pesquisa Agrothina) of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, has been established at the Maritaca Farm in the municipality of Angélica. The center focuses on applied research on sugarcane, aiming to provide technical validation for sugarcane cultivation under the specific soil and climatic conditions of the state.
The establishment of CEPA stems from the urgent need for local research in the sugarcane energy industry of Mato Grosso do Sul. The state is experiencing significant growth in the sugarcane energy sector, with 19 sugarcane mills and 3 factories dedicated to producing corn ethanol. According to data from the Biosul organization, ethanol production for the 2025/2026 cycle is estimated at 4.7 billion liters, and sugar production is expected to reach 2.6 million tons. The state has become the fourth-largest producer of ethanol and sugarcane and the fifth-largest sugar producer in Brazil.
CEPA brings together over 90 partner companies to conduct experiments on soil nutrition, biological solutions, fertilizers, soil amendments, sugarcane field management, and precision technologies. Agronomist and CEPA founding director Thiago Veloso stated that the center provides a space for companies and researchers to work together under the same soil and real conditions, which is crucial for technical decision-making. Biosul Technical Director Érico Paredes emphasized that generating technical knowledge under local conditions is a strategic asset for the industry, helping to improve mill competitiveness and refine production systems.
The center's operational model allows companies to conduct experiments on the fields of Maritaca Farm, researching sugarcane varieties, nutrition, and biological agents, and evaluating results at the end of each cycle. As a neutral platform, CEPA prioritizes scientific validation over commercial arguments for the industry. CEPA founding director Juvandir Pereira de Sá noted that the center aims to eliminate bottlenecks in local agronomic research, enabling decisions based on actual local climate and soil data.
In addition to applied research, CEPA is also dedicated to talent development, regularly hosting technical visits for students from agricultural schools. The center annually holds the CEPAFARM MS technical event, with the first edition in 2025 attracting over 1,200 participants. The 2026 event is scheduled for November 24-25, featuring over 90 experimental plots and a richer program of activities.
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