“The plan is ready to be launched. As soon as we have a signal that Congress has voted, it is just a matter of scheduling the launch, but it is already starting to happen,” said the minister, after participating in the opening of One Agro, an event that brings together agribusiness leaders in Campinas (SP) to discuss science and digital technology, sustainability and development, and the impact of Brazilian agribusiness on the world.
According to the minister, the plan planned for 2019/2020 will offer new tools for access to credit for medium and large producers. “Small farmers will be absolutely protected,” she said.
Tereza Cristina once again defended a permanent model so that farmers have predictability when taking out financing for costs and investments, given that preparation for cultivation begins at least six months in advance.
At the opening of One Agro, the minister highlighted the increase in Brazilian agricultural productivity combined with sustainability. According to Tereza Cristina, in recent years, national production has grown by 386%, with an increase of only 33% in the cultivated area. The minister asked for everyone's collaboration in the fight against misinformation about agribusiness, especially on social media.
“I don’t understand why we should tarnish the image of a sector that produces, that provides employment and that increasingly uses more technology and is more concerned with sustainability,” he said.
Post: Marina Carvejani
Author: agrolink
Source: agrolink
