Mato Grosso's Rural Inclusion Program Prioritizes Women, Indigenous, and Quilombola Farmers

Strategic Insights -

The state of Mato Grosso in Brazil has seen a significant increase in rural inclusion, with 80% of projects registered with the Family Farming Support Fund (Fundaaf) developed by small-scale women farmers. The Rural Inclusion program prioritizes women, indigenous people, quilombolas, settlers, young people, and the elderly in the scoring criteria of the notice, which stipulates income of up to half the minimum wage and registration in CadUnico Rural to receive R$6,000 for the purchase of inputs, equipment, services, infrastructure, and technologies.

The program has received 5,292 proposals that met the initial requirements of the call for proposals, out of which 4,986 were developed by small-scale women farmers. The Rural Inclusion modality prioritizes these groups, and the state government has placed them at the center of public policies for small-scale agriculture. Secretary of State for Family Farming Andreia Fujioka highlights that the state government has funding lines that prioritize farmers from traditional communities, with special attention to women and Indigenous and Quilombola peoples.

The program aims to transform projects into results, not just providing financial transfers but also technical support. Empaer President Suelme Fernandes emphasizes that the program is essential in improving production, increasing income, and strengthening families' ability to remain in the countryside. The fund provides resources to purchase inputs, equipment, services, infrastructure, and technologies, and the applications for the program close on August 7th of this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rural Inclusion program in Mato Grosso has prioritized women, indigenous people, and quilombolas, with 80% of projects developed by small-scale women farmers.
  • The program has received 5,292 proposals that met the initial requirements of the call for proposals, out of which 4,986 were developed by small-scale women farmers.
  • The state government has funding lines that prioritize farmers from traditional communities, with special attention to women and Indigenous and Quilombola peoples.
  • The program provides R$6,000 to each selected family for the purchase of inputs, equipment, services, infrastructure, and technologies.
  • The funds can be used to purchase anything that adds value to family production, including equipment, services, infrastructure, and technologies.
  • The program focuses on a streamlined government policy that recognizes traditional farmers as marginalized from the rural production process.

Statistics:

  • 80% of projects registered with the Family Farming Support Fund (Fundaaf) were developed by small-scale women farmers.
  • 4,986 projects out of 5,992 were developed by small-scale women farmers.
  • 5,292 proposals were submitted to the Rural Inclusion program.
  • R$21.4 million in investments are available through the program.
  • Up to 3,566 families can benefit from the program, with resources in a single installment of R$6,000.
  • The program provides R$6,000 to each selected family for the purchase of inputs, equipment, services, infrastructure, and technologies.

Sources:

  • Mato Grosso Rural Research, Assistance, and Extension Company (Empaer)
  • State Secretariat for Family Farming (Seaf-MT)
  • https://www.secom.mt.gov.br/web/seaf/-/mulheres-lideram-mais-de-80-dos-projetos-do-fundo-de-apoio-%C3%A0-agricultura-familiar (original story)