Instância Rural #9 - Energia e agronegócio - Matheus Freitas (CFO e CTO da ENGELMIG)

Energy is no longer just a bill at the end of the month: in agribusiness, it has become a direct factor in productivity, growth, and competitiveness. In this episode of Instância Rural, we talk with Matheus Freitas, CFO and CTO of Engelmig, about the role of energy in the development of the countryside and how electrical infrastructure impacts the lives of producers, cooperatives, agro-industries, trading companies, and agricultural suppliers. The conversation covers essential topics for decision-makers in the sector: rural electrification, grid expansion, infrastructure bottlenecks, growing energy demand in the Midwest, supply quality, storage, irrigation, connectivity, technology, and regional development. We also discuss the economic impact of programs like Luz para Todos (Light for All), the importance of energy for communities and rural properties with precarious access, and why the arrival of energy needs to go hand in hand with credit, management, connectivity, and planning. Another important point is the future of energy in agriculture: solar energy, batteries, renewable sources, and strategic decisions that can separate better-prepared rural businesses from those that grow by accumulating operational weaknesses. If you work in agribusiness and still see energy only as an operational expense, this episode helps you understand why it should be treated as a strategic business asset. Subscribe to the channel and follow more conversations about management, strategy, law, and development in agriculture. Each operation has its own particularities. To evaluate strategic decisions involving infrastructure, contracts, investments, and risks related to energy in your rural business, seek a law firm you trust. Connect Website: https://gomesesalviano.com.br Instagram:   / gabrielsalviano_   WhatsApp: +5531996997991 #EnergyInAgribusiness #RuralEnergy #Agribusiness #RuralElectrification #ManagementInAgribusiness #Engelmig