Espirito Santo Strengthens Livestock Farming Through Investments and Partnerships

Strategic Insights -

The state government of Espirito Santo, led by the Secretariat of Agriculture, Supply, Aquaculture, and Fisheries (Seag), has increased investments in programs aimed at encouraging production, genetic improvement, and access to rural credit. The goal is to modernize properties, ensure productivity gains, and drive the sector's sustainable development. Key initiatives include the Dairy Farming Sustainable Development Program, which improves livestock performance, supports milk marketing and industrialization, and makes the production chain more efficient, competitive, and environmentally responsible. The Rural Credit Program offers financing for initiatives such as pasture development, equipment acquisition, facility improvements, and agro-industrialization, in partnership with financial institutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Espirito Santo State Government has increased investments in programs to strengthen livestock farming, with a focus on production, genetic improvement, and rural credit access.
  • The Dairy Farming Sustainable Development Program aims to improve livestock performance, support milk marketing and industrialization, and make the production chain more efficient and environmentally responsible.
  • The Rural Credit Program offers financing for initiatives such as pasture development, equipment acquisition, facility improvements, and agro-industrialization, in partnership with financial institutions.
  • Partners involved in the Rural Credit Program include Banco do Brasil, Banco do Estado do Espirito Santo (Banestes), Sicoob, Sicredi, Cresol, Caixa Economica Federal, and Banco do Nordeste.
  • Supporting the livestock sector is strategic for the sustainable development of the Espirito Santo countryside, according to the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Enio Bergoli.
  • Livestock farming plays a fundamental role in generating income and employment in several regions of Espirito Santo.

Statistics:

  • Number of programs implemented to strengthen livestock farming: 2 (Dairy Farming Sustainable Development Program and Rural Credit Program)
  • Number of institutions partnering with Seag through the Rural Credit Program: 7 (Banco do Brasil, Banco do Estado do Espirito Santo (Banestes), Sicoob, Sicredi, Cresol, Caixa Economica Federal, and Banco do Nordeste)
  • Percentage of the rural population employed in livestock farming in Espirito Santo: not specified
  • Number of agricultural initiatives supported by the Rural Credit Program: not specified
  • Total value of financing offered through the Rural Credit Program: not specified

Sources:

  • https://www.es.gov.br/Noticia/espirito-santo-fortalece-pecuaria-com-programas-de-fomento-genetica-e-credito-rural