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Poultry Farming Transforms Lives in Bahia, Brazil

Strategic Insights

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Poultry farming has become a vital economic activity for many families in Bahia, Brazil, with the State Government supporting over 8,000 family farming ventures, directly benefiting 10,244 families. These initiatives have improved access to markets, increased income, and created new growth prospects for rural families. The success stories of rural producers like Marcirivan Passos and Gilson Carneiro, who have gained access to new markets and increased their production through certifications like the YES certification, demonstrate the positive impact of poultry farming on family farming.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 8,000 family farming ventures are supported by the State Government in Bahia, directly benefiting 10,244 families.
  • These ventures provide chicken coops, production kits, egg warehouses, technical assistance, and equipment that improve production.
  • The Secretariat of Rural Development (SDR) through the Regional Development and Action Company (CAR) has delivered an egg warehouse to the Cacimba do Silva community in Juazeiro, benefiting 113 families and selling over 100,000 eggs per month.
  • The Municipal Inspection Seal (SIM) certification guarantees sanitary and industrial inspection of products of animal origin, ensuring quality and safety for consumers.
  • The YES certification has opened doors to new markets for farms like Granja Ovos Caipira do Rancho, located in Santanopolis, which has 6,000 birds, four sheds, and a monthly production of over 133,000 eggs.
  • The certification has generated eight direct jobs and benefited 30 families, as stated by farmer Gilson Carneiro.
  • Secretary of Rural Development Osni Cardoso emphasized that investing in poultry farming is investing in development and real opportunities for rural families.

Statistics:

  • Over 8,000 family farming ventures are supported by the State Government in Bahia.
  • These ventures provide chicken coops, production kits, egg warehouses, technical assistance, and equipment that improve production.
  • The Cacimba do Silva warehouse in Juazeiro has already benefited 113 families and sold over 100,000 eggs per month.
  • Granja Ovos Caipira do Rancho has 6,000 birds, four sheds, and a monthly production of over 133,000 eggs.

Sources:

  • "Avicultura fortalece agricultura familiar e gera renda para milhares de famílias na Bahia" (https://www.ba.gov.br/noticias/372637/avicultura-fortalece-agricultura-familiar-e-gera-renda-para-milhares-de-familias-na-bahia)

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