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Andre Oliveira

Andre Oliveira (born 1967, Minas Gerais, Brazil) is a visionary leader in the world of agriculture primarily involved in crop production, development of crop protection products, and innovating farming ecosystems.[1] Oliveira is the founder of CENTRIGO, now recognized as Asia's largest farming ecosystem, reaching millions of farmers across the region.[2][3][4]

Early Life

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Oliveira was born in Brazil in 1967, where he was raised amidst small-scale farming. From a family of lawyers and farmers, his passion for agriculture was ignited early on. After school, he completed his Agronomy studies at the Federal University of Lavras before pursuing a Master's in Plant Protection at Vicosa Federal University.[1]

Career

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Oliveira had a distinguished career at Syngenta, where he held key leading positions across the world in with complex socio-political and economic landscapes in Asia Pacific, China, South America, Europe, and North America.[1]

In 2021, leveraging his extensive global experience, Andre Oliveira founded the CENTRIGO™ Farming Ecosystem. This initiative aims to enhance farmer productivity and profitability in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region through innovative business models. Under his leadership, CENTRIGO™ has grown to become Asia's largest farming ecosystem, impacting millions of farmers by connecting them to resources, markets, and pioneering farming practices. CENTRIGO™ focuses on boosting productivity and profitability while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Andre Oliveira: Revolutionizing Farming from Vision to Reality | The Enterprise World". 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  2. ^ "CENTRIGO on LinkedIn: The Most Iconic Leader To Watch In 2024 | The Enterprise World". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  3. ^ Riaz, Unzila (2023-01-13). "Syngenta Pakistan Launches CENTRIGO Farming Ecosystem For Local Farmers". Brandsynario. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  4. ^ Post, The Jakarta. "Syngenta introduces CENTRIGO™ Farming Ecosystem to Indonesia - Front Row". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  5. ^ "Andre Luiz Freitas de Oliveira". memorias.ufla.br. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
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