GERENCIAMENTO DE RISCOS NO AGRONEGÓCIO: O USO DE FERRAMENTAS FINANCEIRAS ATRELADAS AO MERCADO FÍSICO DE GRÃOS

Abstract

This paper describes an internship experience in the agricultural marketing sector, specifically in Risk Management (CRM – Cargill Risk Management) at Cargill Agrícola, with an emphasis on monitoring the implementation of financial tools for soybeans and corn. The main objective was the development and application of hedge structures, an instrument used to guarantee the prices of certain assets for future purchase or sale, with the aim of financial protection against volatility in the commodity markets, using options traded on stock exchanges. The methodology employed included observing the traders' routines, active participation in negotiations, and support to sales representatives. Visits were conducted in the regions of Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Minas Gerais. The participants gained a practical understanding of price formation, the importance of risk management strategies, market understanding (CBOT and B3), and the synergy between commercial, operational, and financial areas. The need for analytical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and awareness of the variables that directly impact the market and grain pricing is highlighted. It is clear that the internship provided an integrated vision of agribusiness, stimulating technical and strategic skills essential for working in the sector.