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Amapa State Government Supports Indigenous Farmers with National Family Farming Card

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The Amapa State Government, led by the Institute for Extension, Assistance, and Rural Development (Rurap), recently issued the National Family Farming Card (CAF) to 15 families from the Ywawka Village in Oiapoque. This initiative aims to strengthen productive inclusion in Indigenous communities by providing access to benefits and public policies focused on family farming. The CAF, a free registry that identifies and qualifies family farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and productive organizations, ensures their participation in development and credit programs such as Pronaf.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Amapa State Government issued the National Family Farming Card (CAF) to 15 families from the Ywawka Village in Oiapoque, aiming to strengthen productive inclusion in Indigenous communities.
  • The CAF is a free registry that identifies and qualifies family farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and productive organizations, ensuring their participation in development and credit programs such as Pronaf.
  • The initiative aims to provide access to benefits and public policies focused on family farming, encouraging production and income generation among Indigenous farmers.
  • Rurap's CEO, Kelson Vaz, emphasized that the CAF is the first step toward accessing credit, technical assistance, and programs that encourage production and income generation.
  • Chief Biages Leoncio, leader of the Ywawka Village, highlighted the importance of government support, stating that the initiative allows them to participate in projects and seek improvements for their families and the community.
  • Rurap rural extension technician Salmo da Silva explained that the issuance process included guidance on the document's use and benefits, demonstrating how CAF can open doors to new public policies.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 25 CAF cards were issued to the 15 families living in the Ywawka Village during the initiative.
  • 15 families from the Ywawka Village in Oiapoque received assistance from the Amapa State Government during the CAF issuance process.
  • The CAF is a free registry that identifies and qualifies family farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and productive organizations, ensuring their participation in development and credit programs such as Pronaf.

Sources:

  • Agência do Amapá (2023) https://agenciaamapa.com.br/noticia/32761/governo-do-amapa-garante-inclusao-de-produtores-indigenas-no-cadastro-nacional-da-agricultura-familiar

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