From debt to a bad image: the problems that agriculture wants the next president to solve

The Brazilian Agribusiness Association (Abag) proposes five public policies to address bottlenecks. According to specialists, these issues have been ongoing for years and would require more than one term to be resolved.

The next president will inherit bottlenecks in agribusiness that require more than four years to resolve, according to specialists and proposals presented by the Brazilian Agribusiness Association. High costs and debt levels among producers make rural credit more expensive. Currently, only 3% of Brazilian agricultural production is covered by insurance. Brazil imports approximately 80% of the chemical fertilizers it consumes. Experts suggest diversifying foreign suppliers and investing in national long-term plans. Storage bottlenecks, poor roads, and lack of internet access affect rural areas. In 2024, more than 1.3 million rural households did not have internet access. The sector faces image challenges abroad and a shortage of trade agreements. Specialists recommend improving communication. The next president will inherit agribusiness problems that cannot be solved within a four-year term, according to the experts interviewed by g1. The Brazilian Agribusiness Association (Abag) ...