“The China-Brazil STB program has brought compact, affordable machinery to Brazilian family farms, improving productivity, increasing income and — perhaps most importantly — renewing hope for rural communities,“ Teixeira said.

　　Luiz Zarref, Latin America coordinator at the International Association for Popular Cooperation, said there is also a growing call for a greater variety of Chinese agricultural machinery in Brazil.

　　Currently, Brazil's family farmers need a wider and more flexible range of horsepower options, as they often require lower-powered equipment.

　　“Most Chinese machinery on the market ranges from 75 to 100 horsepower, while smaller models are better suited to smallholder operations,“ Zarref said.

　　Diversified equipment that supports the full farming cycle is in high demand, he added.

　　As digital transformation becomes increasingly critical for the next phase of agricultural development, officials said more cooperation will focus on promoting smart agriculture in Brazil.

　　“We look forward to strengthening the partnership to bring precision farming and smart tools to Brazilian fields,“ Zarref said.

　　The China-Brazil Joint Laboratory on Mechanization and Artificial Intelligence of Family Agriculture was built in November last year to provide an innovative platform for advancing family agriculture in Brazil. The lab aims to promote technology transfer, including intelligent agricultural machinery for small and medium-sized fruit and vegetable production.

　　“We've completed the first golden 50 years of Brazil-China cooperation, and we're entering the next phase — another golden 50 years,“ Teixeira said.