BRANDT has acquired a stake in Techduto Soluções, a leader in subsurface agricultural drainage in Brazil, with the aim of driving growth and sustainable practices in the region's agriculture.

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Grafin Partners is pleased to announce, in November 2024, the sale of a stake in Techduto Soluções, a leading Brazilian company specializing in subsurface agricultural drainage, to BRANDT, an American multinational focused on plant nutrition, plant physiology, and application technology.

With over 40 years of history, Techduto is at the forefront of a new frontier in the Brazilian agribusiness sector: the development and localization of agricultural tile drainage technology. While this method is well-established in countries like the United States—where over 25% of cultivated land is drained—it is still in its early stages in Brazil. Since 2015, Techduto has been pioneering this initiative, adapting the technology to Brazil's unique climate, terrain, and soil characteristics.

Industry Overview in Brazil

The subsurface agricultural drainage market is nascent in Brazil, presenting an opportunity for substantial growth. Current agricultural practices in the country often lead to challenges such as so