The Brazilian sugar and ethanol sector, since the Proálcool in the 1970’s, has been questioned in terms of its economic, environmental and social impacts, as well as the viability of public policies to boost its growth. Therefore, up until now, there has not been a firm position regarding the role of ethanol in the Brazilian energy matrix, which has jeopardized the creation of clear rules that ensure low risks in this important segment of the Brazilian agribusiness.
The expansion of activities in the sugarcane chain since 1970 has caused major concerns, such as the issue of sugarcane versus food production
Fonte: CEPEA
