June 17, 2026 Unicafes Brasil participated in the XLIV Specialized Meeting on Family Farming of Mercosur (REAF) , held on June 9 and 10, 2026, at the National University of Asunción (UNA), in San Lorenzo, Paraguay. The meeting was part of the agenda of the Pro Tempore Presidency of Paraguay in Mercosur and brought together government representatives, family farming organizations, and international bodies to discuss public policies aimed at strengthening Peasant and Indigenous

May 30, 2026 The prominence of women farmers in cooperatives gained even more strength during the International Workshop “Women Family Farmers in Cooperatives: Sowing a More Prosperous, Equal, Just and Sustainable Future”, held in Natal (RN). The meeting brought together family farmers from various regions of Brazil, representatives of the United Nations (UN), cooperative leaders, social movements and representatives of ministries of the Federal Government in a major mobiliza

May 29, 2026 The strength of women family farmers in cooperatives. The strength of women farmers, cooperativism, and the development of public policies for the countryside gained voice, emotion, and prominence at the opening of the International Workshop "Cooperative Family Farmers: Sowing a More Prosperous, Equal, Just, and Sustainable Future," held in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. Promoted by UNICAFES Brazil, the meeting brings together family farmers from various regions of

April 15, 2026 Brasilia (DF) – The Chamber of Deputies hosted the International Seminar: Women Family Farmers – sowing a more prosperous, egalitarian and sustainable future, bringing together leaders, institutions and representatives of civil society to discuss the role of women in building a fairer and more inclusive rural development. This initiative is part of the actions commemorating the International Year of Rural Women, established by the UN, and reinforces the importa

April 11, 2026 Brasilia (DF) – Unicafes Brasil held the National Aquaculture Meeting on April 8 and 9, 2026, bringing together leaders from family farming cooperatives from various regions of the country, specialists, government institutions, and strategic partners to discuss the present and future of Brazilian aquaculture. The event, held at CEASA headquarters in Brasília, is part of the actions of the National Aquaculture Program for Family Farming and Solidarity Economy Co

April 9, 2026 Unicafes Brasil held its Extraordinary Assembly, bringing together the Unicafes Association and the Unicafes Confederation in an important moment of institutional organization, evaluation, and transparency of the actions developed over the last period. The meeting took place in a hybrid format, with the participation of the executive board in Brasília (DF) and the virtual presence of representatives from all regions of the country, ensuring broad participation f

April 2, 2026 Raniele was a determined, courageous, and cheerful young woman who proudly carried the banner of rural youth, family farming, and solidarity-based cooperatives. With a true Potiguar soul and heart, she crossed borders, built her legacy, and now departs, leaving behind a strong, enlightened, and inspiring path for so many who continue the collective struggle. In this moment of reflection, Unicafes Brasil expresses its solidarity with all family members, friends,

March 30, 2026 Unicafes Brasil celebrated the signing of the approval agreement for the work plan of the Coopera Mais Project, with an investment of R$ 10 million, marking an important step forward in strengthening family farming cooperatives and the solidarity economy throughout the country. The signing took place during the opening of the National Meeting of the Mais Gestão Program, held in Campinas (SP), with the presence of Minister Paulo Teixeira, the Secretary of SEAB/M

March 30, 2026 Unicafes Brasil is participating in the National Meeting of the Mais Gestão Program, which begins this Monday, March 30th, and continues until April 1st, in São Paulo, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening family farming cooperatives and the solidarity economy throughout the country. The meeting brings together representatives from cooperatives, technicians, public managers, and institutional partners in a strategic space for training, exchanging experien

March 29, 2026 The transition at the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming (MDA) marks a strategic moment for strengthening public policies aimed at family farming, cooperativism, and the solidarity economy in Brazil. Unicafes Brasil recognizes the work of Minister Paulo Teixeira, who boosted the mechanization of family farming, expanding access to equipment and technologies that improve working conditions in the field, increase productivity, and strengthen coop