Seti and UEL make ExpoLondrina a showcase for science and technology associated with agribusiness

The Secretary of State for Higher Education, Science and Technology (City), Aldo Bona, together with the Dean of the UEL, Marta Favaro, fulfilled their agenda this Wednesday (12) at the 61st Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition (ExpoLondrina), which continues until the 16th, in Parque Ni Braga. The two visited stands were built on the Via Rural Smart farm, a space coordinated by UEL in partnership with the Institute for Rural Development (IDR-Paraná) and the Paraná Rural Association (SRP). The goal is to show scientific and technological production related to agribusiness.

In the morning, the two visited the stands and communicated with students and researchers participating in the event through teaching, research and extension projects. Aldo Bona and Marta Favaro also met representatives of the IDR and the Sociedade Rural, represented by their two presidents, Natalino Avance de Souza and Marcelo Kadri.

At the end of the morning, the two also participated in the award ceremony of the 20th Paranaense Coffee Quality Competition, referring to the year 2022 that IDR has conceived to spread coffee production in the state. In the afternoon, the representatives of UEL and Seti participated in the opening of the conference Silk talk – Silk Protein, organized by the Brazilian Silk Association (Abraseda), in Salão Smart Agrowithin the official schedule of ExpoLondrina 2023. On this occasion, UEL was represented by Vice-Chancellor, Artun Petris.

The Vice-Chancellor accompanied the First Lady of Paraná, Luciana Saito Massa, on a visit to the Praça da Inclusão, a space in the University Hospital (HU-UEL), where he learned about the work being done by the Accessibility Core of the Pro. – Minutes of undergraduate studies (Prograd) from the university. The First Lady is interested in the university’s experience monitoring students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Aldo Bona highlighted the work developed by UEL students and professors during the exhibition, through the Via Rural pavilions and in lectures and art events. “This is why we make sure to come here every year,” he highlighted, adding that it is a way to highlight the production of the science and technology system that is associated with agribusiness.

For the secretary, the gallery provides opportunities for interaction between the university and the community. The Minister stressed that the Paraná Government, through Seti, implements Agencies for Sustainable Development and Innovation (Ageuni) in all seven universities of the state. The goal is for these agencies to serve as gateways to higher education institutions for community projects and demands.

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For Dean, Marta Favaro, UEL’s participation in ExpoLondrina strengthens the institution as a reference in the development of teaching projects. It also brings professors and students closer to society, and shows the various services and programs that have been developed in all fields of knowledge. “It is important to remember that every project reflects a journey. These are years of dedication from teachers and students,” he said.

For the President of SRP, Marcelo Kadri, the participation of representatives from SETI and UEL at the fair demonstrates the importance that agribusiness attaches to the development of science and technology. According to him, in 30 years, Brazil has increased its cultivated area by 103%, and expanded grain production by 400%. Al-Qadri believes that this development is supported by technological development, which made this increase in production possible. He also indicated that the university’s participation in Smart Agro It brings innovations that can be brought into small holdings, supporting family farmers, adding value to production and preventing rural exodus.