Política de Garantia de Preços Mínimos para Produtos da Sociobiodiversidade (PGPM-Bio)

Summary

The National Supply Company (CONAB) is a federal government agency responsible for ensuring food supply and supporting rural producers in Brazil. One key initiative is the PGPM Bio program, which guarantees minimum prices for a variety of products from extractivist industries. This program helps producers receive subsidies when they sell their products below the minimum price. Through partnerships with other ministries and organizations, the program aims to support sustainable development, protect biodiversity, and improve the livelihoods of traditional and rural communities. CONAB also monitors market prices, conducts studies, and ensures proper distribution of subsidies.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento (CONAB) is a federal government company responsible for ensuring food supply and guaranteeing income for rural producers in Brazil.
• 😀 CONAB's involvement spans from the planting of crops to the commercialization and delivery of food to those in need.
• 😀 One of CONAB's notable programs is the PGPM Bio (Policy of Minimum Price Guarantee for Biodiversity Products), which supports extrativists (extractivists) by sustaining the prices of various biodiversity products.
• 😀 PGPM Bio guarantees minimum prices for products such as açaí, andiroba, babaçu, baru, rubber, cocoa, Brazil nuts, carnauba, sunflower, mangaba, pequi, and piaçava, with more products under study.
• 😀 If extractivists sell their products below the established minimum price, CONAB can pay the difference through a direct subsidy.
• 😀 Over 28 million reais have been paid in subsidies to extractivists across Brazil through PGPM Bio since its creation.
• 😀 PGPM Bio aims to increase income for extractivists, promote sustainable use of biodiversity, reduce deforestation, balance the climate, and protect the environment.
• 😀 Beneficiaries of PGPM Bio include extractivists, family farmers, traditional communities, and other stakeholders engaged in the sustainable use of biodiversity.
• 😀 To receive subsidies, extractivists must submit necessary documentation, such as a sales invoice, and prove that the price paid for the product is below the minimum threshold set by the government.
• 😀 Subsidies are paid via bank transfer to extractivists or groups. Individual extractivists or informal groups can also qualify for subsidies for the products they collect.
• 😀 Extractivists must register with CONAB and provide documents like their CPF, RG, and proof of participation in the Pronaf program to participate in the subsidy program.
• 😀 CONAB regularly monitors and audits subsidy operations to ensure compliance, and extractivists and organizations must cooperate with these audits by providing requested documents and access to collection locations.

Q & A

What is the role of CONAB in Brazil?

CONAB, the National Supply Company, is a federal government organization responsible for managing food supply in Brazil. It ensures income for rural producers, from planting to the commercialization of food, and makes sure it reaches those who need it the most.

What is the PGPM Bio program?

The PGPM Bio (Minimum Price Guarantee Program for Biodiversity Products) is a program by CONAB that supports extractivists by sustaining the prices of biodiversity products such as açaí, andiroba, babaçu, and others. It provides a subsidy when the market price falls below the established minimum price.

Which products are covered by the PGPM Bio program?

The PGPM Bio program supports products like açaí, andiroba, babaçu, baru, rubber extract, cacao, Brazil nuts, carnaúba, sunflower, macaw, mangaba, pequi, piaçava, and others that are still under study.

How does the PGPM Bio program work?

When the price of an extractivist's product falls below the minimum price fixed by the government, CONAB can pay the difference through a subsidy. The extractivist needs to submit the required documents, including the fiscal note, and CONAB pays the subsidy via bank transfer or deposit.

How much has CONAB paid in subsidies to extractivists through the PGPM Bio?

Since its inception, the PGPM Bio program has paid more than 28 million reais in subsidies to extractivists across Brazil.

What are the goals of the PGPM Bio program?

The goals of the PGPM Bio program include generating more income for extractivists, supporting the economic and social development of local populations, reducing deforestation, balancing the climate, and protecting the environment through sustainable use of natural resources.

Who are the beneficiaries of the PGPM Bio program?

The beneficiaries include extractivists, family farmers, traditional peoples and communities, and others contributing to the sustainable use of local biodiversity.

What documentation is required to receive the subsidy from CONAB?

To receive the subsidy, extractivists must submit their fiscal note and other required documents. They must prove that the product was sold below the fixed minimum price.

How can associations or cooperatives benefit from the PGPM Bio program?

Associations or cooperatives can benefit by receiving the subsidy on behalf of extractivists. They can submit the necessary documentation to CONAB and receive the payment, which is then passed on to the individual producers.

What steps must an extractivist follow to participate in the PGPM Bio program?

To participate, an extractivist must register with CONAB, submit a copy of their CPF and RG, provide their DAP (Declaration of Aptitude for the PRONAF program), and include a copy of their fiscal note for either purchase or sale of the product.