Rural Credit Projects in Jacunda, Para: Emater Boosts Local Beef Cattle Farming

Emater's rural credit projects in Jacunda, Para, have paved the way for two cattle ranchers to access R$300,000 to buy more head of cattle, while three families are expecting to receive over half a million reais to expand their beef cattle farming. The funds are being requested from Banco da Amazonia and the Cooperative Credit System under the Mais Alimentos program of the National Program to Strengthen Family Farming.

The project aims to increase productivity and product quality by introducing Nelore breed matrices and implementing strategies such as differentiated nutrition and pasture management. Local rancher Romildo Santos praises Emater's support, stating that they have helped him immensely with their ongoing service. Emater's support for the municipality's public livestock financing policy strengthens several fronts, including providing a return on investment in the communities themselves and improving the product quality.

Key Takeaways:

• Two cattle ranchers from Jacunda will access R$300,000 to buy more head of cattle, with individual contract proposals ranging from R$108,000 to R$250,000.
• Three families from the Estrada do Lago, Nova Canaa, and Santo Antonio communities are expecting to receive over half a million reais to expand their beef cattle farming.
• Emater's support is expected to increase productivity and product quality by introducing Nelore breed matrices and implementing strategies such as differentiated nutrition and pasture management.
• Local rancher Romildo Santos praises Emater's ongoing service, stating that they have helped him immensely.
• Emater's support for the municipality's public livestock financing policy strengthens several fronts, including providing a return on investment in the communities themselves and improving the product quality.

Statistics:

• R$300,000 is the total amount available for two cattle ranchers to access for buying more head of cattle.
• The individual contracts proposed for the cattle ranchers range from R$108,000 to R$250,000.
• Over half a million reais is the total amount expected to be received by three families to expand their beef cattle farming.
• 50-hectare properties with current herds of 40 crossbred animals are estimated to be owned by the potential beneficiaries.

Sources:

• Emater (Brazil's Rural Extension Company)
• Banco da Amazonia (Amazon's Bank)
• Cooperative Credit System (Sicredi)
• National Program to Strengthen Family Farming (Pronaf)
• https://agenciapara.com.br/noticia/70069/com-emater-pecuaristas-de-jacunda-podem-acessar-programa-da-agricultura-familiar