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Irrigated Agriculture Hubs Boost Agricultural Development in Brazil

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Irrigated Agriculture Hubs, launched by the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR), have brought significant benefits to rural areas in Brazil. The hubs aim to optimize water use, enabling the cultivation of crops in regions with limited water availability. As of this year, there are 18 hubs established throughout Brazil, with a total of approximately 1.5 million irrigated hectares and the potential to expand to 8.6 million hectares. The initiative has identified over 500 initiatives and projects, with 43.8% related to infrastructure and 22.9% related to technical support.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Irrigated Agriculture Hubs initiative, coordinated by the National Secretariat for Water Security (SNSH), has established 18 hubs in Brazil, covering a total of approximately 1.5 million irrigated hectares.
  • The hubs are crucial for agricultural development, enabling the cultivation of crops in regions with limited water availability and boosting job creation, income generation, and local economies.
  • The initiative operates in four phases: identification of leaders and technical partners, definition of irrigated production clusters and hubs, holding workshops to build the project portfolio and create the management group, and monitoring the implementation of prioritized actions.
  • The hubs are established in regions where irrigated production is predominant, and their selection is subject to an assessment by the MIDR, based on requirements such as the presence of an association of irrigators and the relevance of irrigated production for the region.
  • The initiative has identified over 500 initiatives and projects, with 43.8% related to infrastructure and 22.9% related to technical support, research, and development.
  • The Irrigated Agriculture Hubs initiative is part of the Immediate Action Plan for Irrigated Agriculture (2020-2023), developed by the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (Esalq) in partnership with MIDR.

Statistics:

  • 18 Irrigated Agriculture Hubs established throughout Brazil
  • 1.5 million irrigated hectares currently covered by the hubs
  • 8.6 million hectares potential for expansion
  • Over 500 initiatives and projects identified in the territories
  • 43.8% of identified needs related to infrastructure (logistics and electricity supply)
  • 22.9% of identified needs related to technical support, research, and development

Sources:

  • Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR)
  • National Secretariat for Water Security (SNSH)
  • Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (Esalq)
  • National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA)

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