Federarroz warns that new minimum freight rate rules exacerbate crisis in Rio Grande do Sul rice farming

The Federation of Rice Growers Associations of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Federarroz) warns that the enforcement of Technical Note 2025.001 v1.03 of the Electronic Fiscal Document Manifesto (MDF-e), valid since October 6, deepens the difficulties faced by rice producers in the State. According to the note, the update, resulting from the National Policy of Minimum Floors for Road Freight Transport provided for in Law No. 13,703 of 2018, introduces automatic inspection mechanisms, with data cross-referencing and the possibility of fines in case of discrepancies. The document informs that the new rules require updating internal systems, reviewing operational processes, and training teams responsible for filling out fiscal information. The entity highlights that these adaptations increase costs and heighten the risk of logistical interruptions if inconsistencies in compliance with the regulations are identified. Federarroz emphasizes that the change occurs in a harvest marked by ...