agribusinessreview.comMARCH - APRIL 20269materials in the fermentation process, with the desired amino acid as the main product. In addition to the final product, this process also produces an aqueous solution rich in amino acids, which is transformed into fertilizers (co-products). The fertilizer, in turn, returns to the production chain in crops, including sugarcane plantations. Thus, we describe our process as circular, known as Biocycle, because our main raw material is sugarcane and its derivatives, and we return nutrients to ensure that this raw material can be produced. It is an established fact that we need to make sustainable agriculture the only way to farm. But how? The private sector has the knowledge to increase the efficiency of its processes, and this sector needs to commit to the climate agenda and understand that food systems significantly impact this agenda. This includes having well-defined targets and clear, transparent, periodic reporting of their actions. The public sector must review and reorient policies and government support for practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage food systems to work towards this agenda through financing mechanisms. Another topic to be included in this journey is innovation, which needs to be a cross-cutting theme related to sustainability and is closely linked to the agriculture of the future. Today, technological advances such as smart irrigation systems and satellite monitoring are giving farmers the ability to be better informed and optimize their use of natural resources. Agricultural companies have already understood and started making moves to increase farmers' efficiency through sustainable practices. An example is the use of amino acids in agriculture, as previously discussed. Ajinomoto is a global leader in amino acid production, and we want to contribute to the well-being of society, people and the planet with a sustainable food system. To achieve this, we work with products developed from our circular sustainable production process (bicycle), which has a lower environmental impact and contributes to people's health. We produce amino acids through a fermentation system using sugar and its derivatives as a base. This process not only results in our final product but also a co-product that can be used as fertilizers. Thus, we have a circular process known as Bicycle, where our main raw material is sugarcane and its derivatives, and we return nutrients to ensure this raw material can be produced. Ajinomoto is a pioneer in the use of amino acids in agriculture and is committed to helping farmers produce more, better and sustainably, reducing environmental impacts. By adopting increasingly sustainable practices, we will reduce our negative impacts by 2030. By 2050, we will expand our agenda to generate positive impacts, contribute to well-being, and act as change agents, fostering a regenerative cycle within our market. Sustainable agriculture is not just a conceptual thought; it is the future perspective for food production.Thiago Jacob Miqueleto
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