Myths and knots of agribusiness in Brazil

Abstract

The concept of this article starts from the hypothesis that since 2016’s coup d’etat in Brazil political setbacks tend to increase the power of agribusiness hegemonic agents in the country. As a result, urban and rural social-spatial inequalities, conflicts and violence tend to worsen. The main objective is to discuss what is regarded as most supportive myths and nodes of agribusiness. That way, we assume such nodes and myths should be untied and undone, allowing us to tread the path to a fairer, more democratic and egalitarian society. The methodology is based upon qualitative research. As a conclusion, agribusiness “content-shapes” are dubious and should be refused, in order to be replaced by other ones.

Keywords:
Political setbacks; Agribusiness; Ruralist bench; Brazil