Debt and losses exacerbate crisis of producers in Rio Grande do Sul

The situation of rural producers in Rio Grande do Sul is worsening with each new agricultural cycle. Despite measures announced by the government in recent years, few have renegotiated their debts and those who managed to do so face difficulties, especially in soybean cultivation. Access to credit for the 25/26 crop is limited, compromising planning and the purchase of inputs. In the last five years, farmers have faced extreme losses, with production drops exceeding 40%, historic floods that rotted grains in the fields, and soil erosion in various regions, especially in soybean areas, which increased lease costs. These adversities have caused the state to fall from the vice-leadership in soybean production to the fourth position, even with favorable projections from agencies like Emater and Conab for recovery in this crop. Although the official calendar has allowed soybean planting since October 1st, many producers still do not have basic inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and ...