The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming (MDA) invites family farmers, representative entities, experts, and civil society to participate in the development of the 2026/2027 Family Farming Crop Plan. The public consultation is open on the Brasil Participativo portal and will receive contributions focused on rural credit and risk management until March 31st. The process is coordinated by the Secretariat of Family Farming and Agroecology (SAF/MDA) and seeks to make public policies increasingly connected to the needs of rural Brazil. The contributions will be used to improve fundamental programs, such as the National Program for Strengthening Family Farming (Pronaf), which provides credit for operating costs and investments; the Price Guarantee Program for Family Farming (PGPAF), which ensures discounts on loan payments in case of price drops in the market; and the Agricultural Activity Guarantee Program (Proagro Mais), agricultural insurance aimed at family farmers. :: Collective Construction For the Secretary of Family Farming and Agroecology of the MDA (Ministry of Agrarian Development), Vanderley Ziger, the effectiveness of the Harvest Plan depends on a synergy between the real demands of those who produce and the actions of financial agents at the grassroots level. "Building a robust and efficient Harvest Plan requires actively listening to those who live the day-to-day reality in the field. It is also worth highlighting the commitment and effort of financial institutions to ensure that the policy fulfills its role at the grassroots level. It is fundamental that banks get closer to the reality of family farming, so that credit and rural insurance arrive with the speed that the sector demands. Our goal is that these programs, vital to boosting the autonomy and production of families, are fully connected to the needs of the field, guaranteeing security even in the face of climatic or market challenges. That is why this participatory construction is so essential." :: How to Participate Those interested should access the Brasil Participativo platform. To submit a suggestion, it is necessary to log in with a Gov.br account. In the form, it is possible to enter the identification of the institution or citizen, the suggestion, and the justification. If the proposal alters existing rules, it is important to indicate the corresponding chapter and section in the Rural Credit Manual (MCR). :: Service: Public Consultation for the Family Farming Harvest Plan 2026/2027 Deadline for contributions: Until March 31, 2026 Where to participate: https://brasilparticipativo.presidencia.gov.br/processes/planosafradaagriculturafamiliar
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.