CNA presents proposals to strengthen rural credit and insurance

The Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) delivered to the Ministry of Agriculture, on Thursday (24/4), a set of proposals for the Agricultural and Livestock Plan (PAP) 2025/26. The material was prepared with the participation of producers, unions and entities from the sector in all regions of the country.

Among the ten priorities identified by the CNA, the most important are the modernization of rural insurance, the expansion of equalizable resources and the review of income limits for access to credit. The entity is requesting R$594 billion for the next harvest, with a focus on continuous service to producers.

The document warns of a scenario of high interest rates, expensive inputs and international instability. According to the CNA, the high Selic rate puts pressure on the cost of credit and limits the use of subsidized lines. The entity proposes extending grace and payment periods, adapting them to regional realities.

Another key point is the reduction of bureaucracy. Notary fees, environmental requirements and regulatory obstacles have made access to credit difficult, especially for small and medium-sized producers. The CNA is urgently calling for simplification of processes.

There is also an emphasis on risk management. The confederation proposes R$4 billion for the Rural Insurance Premium Subsidy Program (PSR), in addition to improvements to Proagro and the creation of a disaster fund. According to the document, the absence of these instruments weakens rural income and threatens food security.

The CNA advocates incentives for sustainable practices, with bonuses for those who demonstrate socio-environmental actions. It also proposes changes to rules that go beyond current environmental legislation and the fight against tied sales in rural credit.