Junior Deputy Favacho proposes debate on precariousness and low agricultural production in Amapá settlements – News of Brazil
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The Amapá Legislative Assembly (Alap) is preparing to put on the agenda the precariousness of existing rural settlements in the state and the low agricultural production coming from these locations. The House Committee on Agriculture and Supply (CAB), chaired by state deputy Júnior Favacho (MDB), approved this Monday (12) the holding of an ordinary meeting with the participation of representatives of bodies and entities linked to the issue.
The superintendent of the National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform (INCRA), Gersuliano da Silva Pinto, the president director of the Instituto de Terras do Amapá (Amapá Terras), Reneval Tupinambá, the secretary of Rural Development (SDR) will be invited to the meeting. , Kelson Vaz, the president of the Association of Municipalities of the State of Amapá (AMEAP), Carlos Sampaio, and the president of the OCB Amapá System, Maria Nascimento.
According to Júnior Favacho, the meeting aims to discuss public productivity and cooperative policies in the 54 projects of rural settlements in the state, and seek solutions for the various problems that result in the low agricultural production of these settlements, which is directly related to the deficiency or lack of technical assistance and rural extension, the lack of transport to transport production and the lack of agricultural credits for producers.
“Most of these settlements still lack the implementation of productive infrastructure such as roads, warehouses, water, energy, agricultural inputs, plot demarcation and social infrastructure such as schools, health clinics, among others. We propose this qualified debate so that solutions to these problems can be identified. In this way, we will provide conditions for farmers in these locations, allowing them to grow, produce more and generate employment and income for our state”said the MP.
According to Favacho, INCRA data indicate that the 54 settlements in Amapá occupy an area of 2,244,746 hectares, serving a population of 14,807 families. The settlements are distributed among several jurisdictions: Incra, Amapá Terras, Laranjal do Jarí City Hall and the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBIO). All settlements are duly recognized by INCRA.
Cooperativism
Júnior Favacho pointed out that, given the difficulties, many settlers have abandoned their lots and migrated to large urban areas of the state, in particular, the metropolitan region of Macapá. “One of the solutions that can contribute to changing this scenario efficiently and within reach of the settlers is the creation of agricultural cooperatives. All over Brazil, the settlements that are willing to develop their activities collectively have shown positive results”, he said.
The deputy also said that the meeting will aim to demonstrate the importance of cooperativism as an activity that supports and enables the continuity of agricultural activities in the settlements. In addition, he wants CAB to seek information from the State Government, through the SDR, regarding Programs to support the formation of production and commercialization cooperatives of family farming in the preparation of the Pluriannual Plan – PPA (2024-2027).
Tourism Commission
Just this Monday morning, Júnior Favacho participated in the Tourism Commission of the Assembly, of which he is a member. On the Committee’s agenda, the project to create a Sustainable Convention Center and Linear Park in Macapá. The debate was attended by specialists and people directly linked to the project.
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