Farmers, researchers, public managers, social movements and national and international companies of agricultural machinery and implements are participating, until the 18th, in the National Fair of Machinery and Technologies for Family Farming, held at Expo Dom Pedro, in Campinas (SP). The event is promoted by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming (MDA), in partnership with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and the National Supply Company (Conab). During the official opening of the fair, held this Monday (16), the Minister of MDA, Paulo Teixeira, spoke about the importance of expanding the population's access to the best technologies. “We have to give our people the best and most advanced technology. President Lula has always had the idea that we have to mechanize and technify Brazil through the Mais Alimentos program, in addition to working together with social movements,” he said. He also highlighted the Ministry's policies aimed at developing family farming in the country, such as Pro-Semeia and the record investments in the Family Farming Harvest Plan. The minister also announced the planned implementation of new policies for the sector. Among them is the Family Farming PAC, which foresees investments in energy, irrigation, roads and expansion of cell phone coverage in rural areas, new rules for agroecological transition with the development of bio-inputs and the strengthening of cooperatives through the National Program for Strengthening Family Farming (Pronaf). Signatures – On the occasion, the first Term of Adhesion to the Price Registration Record for Machinery and Implements Adapted to Family Farming was signed between the Municipality of Franciscópolis (MG) and the company Greenfield, for the acquisition of five agricultural tractors intended to strengthen family farming in the Minas Gerais municipality. A Technical Cooperation Agreement was also signed between the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming (MDA) and the São Paulo General Warehouses and Storage Company (Ceagesp), with the aim of expanding the registration network for family farming. :: Mechanization Among the technologies adapted to family farming that can be seen at the Fair are tillers, microtractors and small tractors, as well as implements such as brush cutters, plows, threshers, planters, agricultural trailers, sprayers, among others, all with specifications adapted to family farming. Announcements – The MDA will make deliveries and announcements during the Fair. The presentation of prototypes of machines and equipment developed through partnerships with Embrapa, the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), the University of Brasília (UnB) and the Small Farmers Movement (MPA) is planned; as well as the launch of the Mecaniza Platform and the awarding of prizes to the winners of the Inventors' Competition. Programming – This Tuesday, the National Seminar on Machinery and Equipment will be held, focusing on the debate about the advances, challenges and perspectives of mechanization aimed at the different profiles of family farmers. On Wednesday (18), a seminar is scheduled to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Program for Strengthening Family Farming (Pronaf).
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.