A new bilateral agreement between Luanda and Brasília aims to boost grain cultivation and livestock development.
Angola and Brazil agricultural partnership targets grain production
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Luanda and Brasília have formally agreed to deepen their economic ties through a major new initiative aimed at expanding farming and livestock capabilities in Southern Africa.
The Angolan business news outlet Jornal Mercado reports that under a Memorandum of Understanding, signed in the Angolan capital, the Angola and Brazil agricultural partnership will launch a flagship pilot project focused on grain cultivation across 20,000 hectares in the province of Lunda Norte.
Known as the Terra Lunda initiative, the project marks a significant shift for Lunda Norte, a northeastern region historically recognised primarily for diamond and gold mining. By establishing a large-scale agricultural footprint in the area, officials intend to diversify the regional economy while strengthening national food production.
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The bilateral accord was signed by Angola’s agriculture minister Isaac dos Anjos and André de Paula Filho, his Brazilian counterpart. The signing concluded a two-day official visit to Luanda by the Brazilian minister, who was accompanied by a broad delegation representing commercial and institutional organisations. This agreement builds directly upon prior diplomatic understandings between President João Lourenço of Angola and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil during the Brazilian leader’s state visit in 2025.
Expanding the Angola and Brazil agricultural partnership
Beyond grain production, the scope of the Angola and Brazil agricultural partnership encompasses comprehensive assistance across multiple agricultural domains.
The agreement details joint efforts in cereal cultivation, livestock management, genetic improvement, farm machinery, storage infrastructure, and bioinputs. Furthermore, the collaboration incorporates a robust scientific and technical framework designed to foster closer working relationships between agricultural research and development institutions from both nations.
By drawing upon practical experience in this field, Brazil will assist Angola in establishing a specialized tropical agriculture model. This effort involves transferring key technical knowledge, technology, and investment to Angola’s agricultural sector.
To support these developments, the memorandum establishes mechanisms for public and private institutions in both countries to provide financing and investment guarantees. Ultimately, the expanded Angola and Brazil agricultural partnership represents a strategic step forward for Angola as it seeks to diversify its economy and secure food production for the future.
