Brazil: Cláudio Castro makes R$ 2 million available to milk producers in Rio and raises the ceiling for low-interest loans

Published 2023년 1월 24일

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The article highlights the celebration of International Cheese Day and the economic benefits derived from the dairy industry in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The State Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing and Supply (Seappa) has been supporting dairy producers in the state through the Rio Leite Program, which has allocated around BRL 2 million to 84 projects since July 2020. This funding has been crucial for the structural development and product value addition of dairy companies, leading to job creation, increased sales, and economic stimulation. Notable examples include the Manoel Borges dairy, which has expanded its reach and employed more people, and Sítio Solidão, which participates in rural tourism by producing various cheeses and offering visits to see the milk processing and animal rearing processes. The article emphasizes the significant positive impact of the dairy sector on local economies, job markets, and tourism, with the support of Seappa playing a key role in these achievements.

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In January, the International Cheese Day (20/1) is celebrated, and in addition to the fact that the delicacy adds people to the table, it opens up opportunities for business, jobs, income and even tourism. So much so that in the State of Rio de Janeiro, the State Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing and Supply (Seappa) offers funding programs for legalization, aid and expansion of the capacity of Rio de Janeiro producers. With the Rio Leite Program alone, focused on financing producers, the department has supported 84 Rio de Janeiro projects, financing around BRL 2 million since July 2020 to structure their productions and add value to products developed within the state. The short- and medium-term return measure was so successful that, recently, the ceiling for entrepreneurs' investments rose from BRL 25,000.00 and is now at the limit of BRL 40,000.00 for structuring businesses. “In a slice of cheese is the dream and work of many people. We invested BRL 2 million in ...

Source: SNA