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Focusing on Agricultural Recovery, Authorities Reinforce Emergency Support and Detail Actions Focused on Agriculture in Santa Catarina, Prioritizing Producers Affected by Rains in Rio das Antas and Other Regions
The agriculture in Santa Catarina is back in the spotlight after the climatic events that hit Rio das Antas and several municipalities, according to a news article published.
During a visit on November 25, the state governor closely monitored the damages caused by heavy rains, hail, and strong winds, which directly impacted grain, fruit, vegetable, tobacco, and pasture crops.
The presence of teams from the Department of Agriculture and Livestock of the State (Sape) and Epagri reinforced the commitment to accurately assess the losses on rural properties.
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Producers who reported losses received guidance on how to access the available emergency programs, considered essential to reduce structural and productive impacts.
The assessment conducted by Epagri also includes indirect damages, such as plant diseases and soil erosion, elements that influence productive capacity in upcoming cycles.
Emergency Support for Farmers
Official actions regarding agriculture in Santa Catarina intensified as teams arrived in the affected areas.
The governor highlighted the importance of the Safra Garantida and Pronampe Agro Emergencial programs, presenting immediate alternatives to producers.
Municipalities in the West, such as União do Oeste and São Domingos, reported significant losses in corn and soybeans, while areas in the Meio-Oeste, like Fraiburgo and Curitibanos, recorded damage to pastures, rural buildings, and various crops.
The technicians emphasized that the joint work between Sape, Epagri, Cidasc, and Civil Defense enhances the efficiency of actions, ensuring that accurate information reaches the government quickly.
This effort has been essential, especially for the communities in Rio das Antas, where the losses affected different productive chains.
Losses in Crops in Santa Catarina
The technical assessment conducted by Epagri provided important data for emergency planning regarding agriculture in Santa Catarina.
Municipalities in the Northern Plateau, such as Canoinhas and Três Barras, reported losses in tobacco, strawberries, and corn. In the Southern Plateau, cities such as Otacílio Costa and Bom Retiro reported damage to crops of watermelon, garlic, onion, and pumpkin.
In the Alto Vale, areas such as Agrolândia and Ituporanga were affected by hail and strong winds, resulting in significant impacts on onion and tobacco production.
Authorities emphasized that the assessments guide the execution of emergency public policies and define the direction of resources.
Epagri also assists in preparing credit projects and recovery plans, allowing more families access to state and federal programs that strengthen agriculture in Santa Catarina.
Rural Recovery Programs
Among the initiatives already available, the Reconstrói SC finances up to R$ 20,000 per family to recover damaged structures, with a 50% discount for on-time payments.
The Pronampe Agro SC Emergencial offers up to R$ 100,000 per family, with subsidized interest of up to 3% per year and a term of eight years.
Apple producers have also been assisted by the Emergency Project Recover Apple SC, which provides up to R$ 100,000 for seedling replacement and restructuring of protections, with a discount of up to 30% for those who pay on time, strengthening agriculture in Santa Catarina, especially in the producing regions that were affected.
Protection programs, such as financing up to R$ 150,000 for the installation of anti-hail nets, reflect the concern to improve preventive mechanisms.
The Safra Garantida SC initiative complements the support package, offering a state subsidy of up to R$ 1,500 related to the enrollment fee for Proagro Mais, reinforcing the continuity of agriculture in Santa Catarina.
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