During the 8th World Water Forum, held in Brasilia, the president of the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA), João Martins, highlighted the importance of the farmer in the care of water. “We are here to show that the rural producer produces with sustainability and preserves the environment. But more than that, the producer is the one who cares most and produces care for the land and water. “
At the occasion, Martins pointed out that the producer is the most interested in adopting prevention actions. “We want to take advantage of this moment to demystify these issues and show that the rural producer more than anyone takes care of the water and the land, after all, if he destroys the springs, he will be destroying his own assets.”
“Irrigation is not important just for the productivity and supply of food. It is important for the food and nutritional security of the world’s population, not to mention that society benefits from irrigation because it generates jobs and brings more diversity of food to the shelves, “he said. the coordinator of the Senar program, Rafael Nascimento da Costa, who also participated in the event.