Rio Grande do Sul Initiates Seed Delivery for 2025/2026 Harvest Under 100% Corn Program

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The state government of Rio Grande do Sul, through the Secretariat of Rural Development, held an inaugural ceremony to deliver seeds for the 2025/2026 harvest under the 100% Corn Program in Arroio do Meio, Rio Grande do Sul. The ceremony marked the beginning of seed distribution to family farmers and ranchers in the state, focusing on 457 municipalities, serving more than 40,000 rural producers. The program aims to promote corn and sorghum cultivation, reduce crop establishment costs, and increase domestic supply, reducing dependence on interstate and international purchases.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 100% Corn Program covers 457 municipalities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul for the 2025/2026 harvest, serving more than 40,000 rural producers.
  • The program targets family farmers and ranchers and is implemented through representative entities such as city halls, unions, associations, and cooperatives.
  • The initiative is part of the Extraordinary Program for the Recovery of Corn and Sorghum Crops, a project under the Rio Grande Plan.
  • The Rio Grande Plan is a state program created by Governor Eduardo Leite to rebuild and strengthen the socioeconomic status of Rio Grande do Sul.
  • The 100% Corn Program aims to promote corn and sorghum cultivation, reduce crop establishment costs, and increase domestic supply, reducing dependence on interstate and international purchases.
  • 135,000 bags of seeds are being distributed, representing 14% of all corn crops in Rio Grande do Sul.
  • The number of participating municipalities increased by 90 (from 367 to 457), representing a 25% increase, and the number of public and private entities involved increased to 691.
  • The program received authorization to deliver seeds to companies, which will complete seed deliveries within 30 days from July 24.

Statistics:

  • 457 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul will be covered by the 100% Corn Program for the 2025/2026 harvest.
  • More than 40,000 rural producers will be served by the program.
  • The program has an investment of R$93 million.
  • 135,000 bags of seeds are being distributed.
  • 691 public and private entities are involved in the program.
  • A 25% increase in participating municipalities was seen between the current and previous harvests (2024/2025).
  • A 51% increase in public and private entities involved was seen between the current and previous harvests (2024/2025).

Sources:

  • "Estado Inicia Entrega de Sementes do Programa Milho 100 no Vale do Taquari" - https://estado.rs.gov.br/estado-inicia-entrega-de-sementes-do-programa-milho-100-no-vale-do-taquari