Show Rural Coopavel 2026 Spotlights Cutting-Edge Agricultural Innovations and Research
The 38th Show Rural Coopavel in Cascavel showcases innovative agricultural research and technological advances from Unioeste and partners, emphasizing sustainability and competitiveness in Paraná’s agribusiness.
- • Unioeste showcases research from its five campuses at a 200 sqm stand with 5,000 expected visitors.
- • The event highlights applied research projects supported by Paraná’s state government to boost agricultural sustainability.
- • Innovations include biotechnology converting fish farming waste into collagen and fertilizers, plus a smart waste bin and natural sanitizer.
- • Officials stress the importance of connecting scientific research with the productive agricultural sector for sustainable development.
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The 38th edition of Show Rural Coopavel, held from February 9 to 13 at the Parque Tecnológico Agroindustrial de Cascavel, serves as Latin America's largest agricultural and agribusiness event focusing on science, technology, and sustainability. This year’s theme, 'The Strength that Comes from Within,' reflects the event’s emphasis on the integration of research and agribusiness to foster innovation and sustainability in Paraná's vital agricultural sector.
The Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (Unioeste) participates for the fifth consecutive year, setting up a 200-square-meter stand expecting around 5,000 visitors. Unioeste highlights research projects from its five campuses in fields such as Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, and Zootecnia. Partnering with Paraná’s Secretaria de Estado da Ciência e Tecnologia (Seti) and Fundação Araucária, the university showcases projects that demonstrate the practical application of academic knowledge in agribusiness.
Significant innovations on display include biotechnology research converting fish farming waste into valuable collagen and biological fertilizers, alongside digital transformations in agribusiness featured in the Show Rural Digital segment. Additionally, other institutions present notable projects like a smart waste bin converting organic waste into fertilizers and a natural sanitizer eliminating bacteria without residues.
Government officials, including Aldo Nelson Bona, Secretary of Science, Technology, and Higher Education of Paraná, emphasize the event's role in bridging university research with the productive sector to accelerate sustainable rural production. Coopavel’s president, Dillvo Grolli, praised Unioeste's efforts to transform research outcomes into agricultural advancements. Rector Alexandre Almeida Webber highlighted the importance of participating in such a prominent technological showcase to foster partnerships and highlight pioneering projects like electric tractors and fish farming technologies.
Overall, Show Rural Coopavel 2026 underscores the critical contribution of applied science and technology in enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of Brazil’s agricultural industry.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
