At Bahia Farm Show, the Minister of Agriculture announces R$ 14 billion for the Move Agricultura program.

The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, André de Paula, participated this Monday (8) in the opening of the 20th edition of Bahia Farm Show, in Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA), as part of the delegation of the Vice-President of the Republic, Geraldo Alckmin. During the ceremony, Vice-President Alckmin highlighted the relevance of agribusiness to the Brazilian economy and emphasized the country's leading position in the international market. “Today we are among the three largest producers in the world and we are the largest exporter of food. Last year, Brazilian agribusiness exported US$ 169 billion,” he pointed out. On the occasion, measures aimed at strengthening agricultural production and national logistics were announced. Among them, the Move Agricultura program, which will make available R$ 14 billion in credit for the acquisition of tractors, harvesters, planters and other agricultural implements, with an interest rate of up to 9.2% per year, a term of up to 60 months for payment and a grace period of 12 months. Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin also announced the allocation of R$ 21.1 billion for the renewal of the freight and passenger transport fleet. Of this total, R$ 19.1 billion will be allocated to the acquisition of trucks and R$ 2 billion to the purchase of buses, in addition to resources for road equipment. The expectation is that the financing will have interest rates around 12% per year. These initiatives are part of a set of actions by the Federal Government aimed at increasing the competitiveness, productivity, and logistical efficiency of Brazilian agribusiness. In his speech, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, André de Paula, reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to the development of the agricultural sector and highlighted the investments made in recent years through the Harvest Plan. "We are working to ensure that the figures for the next Harvest Plan are compatible with the growth and strength of our activity," he said. Minister André de Paula also emphasized the credibility of the Brazilian agricultural defense system and the progress achieved by the country in expanding international markets. “It is no coincidence that Brazil exports to more than 170 countries. Recently, China recognized Brazil's status as a country free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination throughout the national territory,” he highlighted. André de Paula also emphasized the strategic importance of western Bahia for national agricultural production and highlighted the region's development trajectory. “This is one of the greatest stories of productive transformation in Brazil, built by the strength of the people of the Northeast, by the courage of thousands of immigrants from other regions, especially from the South of the country, and by the decisive support of science, technology and innovation,” he declared. During the ceremony, the governor of Bahia, Jerônimo Rodrigues, highlighted the importance of the Bahia Farm Show as a space for dialogue between the productive sector and the public authorities. The governor also highlighted investments in logistical infrastructure in the western region, with railway and road projects aimed at expanding the capacity for the flow of production and strengthening agro-industrialization. “We need to advance in adding value to agricultural production, transforming raw materials into protein and manufactured products, generating more income, jobs and development for Bahia and Brazil,” he stated. BAHIA FARM SHOW Organized by the Association of Farmers and Irrigators of Bahia (Aiba), with the support of the Bahia Association of Cotton Producers (Abapa), the Association of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Dealers of Western Bahia (Assomiba) and the Bahia Foundation, the Bahia Farm Show is considered one of the main agricultural technology and business fairs in the country. The 20th edition of the event takes place between June 8th and 13th and brings together representatives from the productive sector, public institutions, companies, class entities and strategic agents linked to agribusiness. For 2026, the organization expanded the area of the complex by 35% compared to the previous year, totaling 38 hectares (380,000 square meters). The expectation is to receive more than 500 exhibitors and generate investments estimated at R$ 180 million, consolidating the fair as one of the main showcases of innovation, technology and competitiveness in Brazilian agribusiness.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.