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Workers harvest soy in a farm in Mato Grosso March 26, 2009. Mato Grosso is Brazils top soy producer, churning out an annual harvest of about 18 milion tonnes. Field of emerald green line the highways, stretching out to horizons so flat they look drawn with a ruler. Picture taken March 26, 2009. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL AGRICULTURE - Tags: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE) FOR BEST QUALITY IMAGE ALSO SEE: GM1E8BQ1LBY01 - GM1E6480UX001
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This print captures the essence of Brazil's thriving agricultural industry. In the image, workers can be seen diligently harvesting soybeans in a vast farm located in Mato Grosso, Brazil's top soy producer. The sheer scale of this operation is awe-inspiring, with an annual harvest output reaching a staggering 18 million tonnes. The landscape surrounding the farm is truly mesmerizing; emerald green fields extend as far as the eye can see, lining the highways that cut through them. The flatness of these horizons is so precise and uniform that they appear to have been meticulously drawn with a ruler. Taken on March 26,2009, by renowned photographer Paulo Whitaker for Reuters Images, this photograph encapsulates both the beauty and productivity of Brazil's agriculture sector. It serves as a testament to the country's ability to harness its natural resources and transform them into bountiful crops that contribute significantly to global food production. With tags such as business, environment, and agriculture attached to it, this image not only showcases Brazil's economic prowess but also raises important questions about sustainability and environmental impact. It invites viewers to ponder how such large-scale farming practices can coexist harmoniously with nature while meeting increasing demands for food worldwide. Paulo Whitaker masterfully captures this moment in time when man-made efficiency meets nature's abundance—a visual representation of Brazil’s vital role in feeding our planet while simultaneously highlighting ongoing debates surrounding responsible agricultural practices.
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