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Florianopolis: Brazilian State of Santa Catarina Bolsters Agricultural Sector with Equipment Delivery and Biosecurity Regulation

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The Brazilian state of Santa Catarina has taken significant steps to strengthen its agricultural sector, with Governor Jorginho Mello delivering agricultural equipment to 20 municipalities and signing an unprecedented biosecurity regulation for the state's pig farming industry. The event was attended by Vice Governor Marilisa Bohem and state secretaries, and marked a major milestone in the state's commitment to improving agricultural productivity and animal health.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Jorginho Mello delivered 95 pieces of agricultural equipment to 20 municipalities, valued at R$2.4 million, funded by amendments made by the Santa Catarina Federal Parliamentary Caucus.
  • The equipment includes dump trailers, corn harvesters, planters, seeders, fertilizer spreaders, mowers, and cattle scales, designed to modernize the work of producers in the affected municipalities.
  • The State Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock was responsible for the bidding process and acquisition of the equipment, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA).
  • The biosecurity regulation (SAPE Ordinance No. 50/2025) establishes minimum biosecurity criteria for high-tech pig farms in Santa Catarina, aimed at preventing diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and Classical Swine Fever (CSF).
  • The regulation requires isolation fences, sanitary barriers, access control, and waste management, and is a crucial step in maintaining the state's position as a national leader in pork production and exports.
  • To support small producers, the Government approved the SC Animal Biosecurity Program at the Rural Development Council (CEDERURAL), providing financing of up to R$70,000 per farm, with a subsidy of up to 40%, a one-year grace period, and payment in five annual installments.

Statistics:

  • R$2.4 million: Total value of agricultural equipment delivered to 20 municipalities.
  • 95: Number of pieces of agricultural equipment delivered.
  • 20: Number of municipalities that received equipment.
  • 18 million: Approximate number of pigs slaughtered annually in Santa Catarina.
  • 55.7%: Percentage of Brazil's export revenue accounted for by Santa Catarina's pork exports in 2024.
  • US$1.7 billion: Value of Santa Catarina's pork exports in 2024.

Sources:

  • Florianopolis, state of Santa Catarina
  • Governor Jorginho Mello
  • Vice Governor Marilisa Bohem
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA)
  • Rural Development Council (CEDERURAL)
  • Santa Catarina Federal Parliamentary Caucus
  • SAPE Ordinance No. 50/2025
  • Original story: https://estado.sc.gov.br/noticias/governo-do-estado-reforca-agricultura-catarinense-com-entrega-de-equipamentos-e-definicao-novas-regras-de-biosseguridade-para-a-suinocultura/

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