Municipalities of AMREC align strategies with State Secretariat of Agriculture in Agroponte

The joint action of the Association of Municipalities of the Carboniferous Region (Amrec) again stood out in the defense of policies and investments for the agricultural sector. During the afternoon of Friday (15/08), AMREC's Collegiate of Agriculture received the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Carlos Chiodini, at the Agroponte Fair, in Criciúma. The meeting was attended by the mayor of Criciúma, Vagner Espíndola, The Vaguinho, of the mayor of Treviso, Luciano Miotelli, of the mayor of Balneário Rincão, Luiz Gustavo Laurindo and his deputy, Carlito Darolt, in addition to the Municipal Secretaries of Agriculture of 12 AMREC Municipalities.

According to information from the president of the Collegiate of Agriculture, SECRETARY OF THE FOLDER IN CRICIÚMA, Vanderlei Zilli, on the meeting agenda, programs and credit lines have been presented that add up to more than 30 Modalities available for family farmers, operated by Epagri. According to him, Among the highlights is the Rural SC 2, awaiting approval by the Federal Senate to enable international financing of up to R $ 1 billion, Innovation, technology, Incentive to young people and women, and productive investments in the field.

Zilli explains that another point debated was the Rural Boa Road, that foresees until 8 km of asphalt paving with a contribution of R $ 10 Millions by Project. ICMS Agro was also presented, fund that will integrate cooperative resources, government and banking sector to offer interest credit between 8% e 10% a year for larger producers, stimulating investments in aviaries, equipment and modernization of properties.

Furthermore, Municipalities will also be able to join the price registration minutes of the Secretariat of Agriculture to facilitate the acquisition of materials, besides having the destination of R $ 200 mil a R$ 300 thousand in equipment according to the need of each city. “Work in União ensures that all municipalities have access to the same opportunities and resources. This strengthens the field and moves the economy of the region. When a municipality grows, Everyone wins together ”, AMREC Vice President said, Mayor of Criciuma, Vagner Espíndola.