Sustainability
Brazil’s 2024 law sets rules for bioinputs and their use in agriculture
Brazil enacted Law No. 15,070/2024 in December 2024, establishing a framework for regulating, producing, and using bioinputs in agriculture across the country.
Bioinputs are products derived from biological sources such as plants, microorganisms, and minerals. The law defines these products to give producers and regulators a shared understanding.
Used instead of or alongside synthetic agrochemicals, bioinputs can help improve soil health, support crop resilience, and promote more sustainable pest control.
Farmers producing or using bioinputs should check product registration requirements. Registration involves scientific evidence on efficacy and safety for review by regulatory agencies.
Regulated use of bioinputs can reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals associated with soil and water pollution, while supporting biodiversity, soil fertility, and healthier ecosystems.
Some farmers are unfamiliar with bioinputs or hesitant to move away from conventional agrochemicals. Extension services, workshops, and agronomists can help build practical knowledge.
The law aligns with international approaches such as FAO guidelines for sustainable agriculture and the wider push toward agroecology, supporting competitiveness in sustainability-focused export markets.
Biotechnology, microbiome research, and precision agriculture are expanding bioinput options. The law supports integrating these advances, including biofertilizers, biopesticides, and soil conditioners.
Match bioinputs to the crop, soil, and climate. Ask local agronomists or extension agents for guidance, then trial new products on a small scale before wider adoption.
The law gives farmers a clearer framework for adopting bioinputs responsibly. Learning the rules, choosing suitable products, and applying them thoughtfully can support more sustainable agriculture.
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