Brazil - Apply for the National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture card ( Cartao do Programa Nacional de Fortalecimento da Agricultura Familiar)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for the National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture card ( Cartão do Programa Nacional de Fortalecimento da Agricultura Familiar), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock – link
2. The applicant has to schedule an appointment by contacting the office.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the applicant has to write a complaint letter A4 sheet.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. There is no fee for this procedure.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive the PRONAF credit to support his/her agricultural activities. The credit can be used to purchase inputs, equipment, and other resources needed for farming.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Identification documents, such as a CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) and RG (Registro Geral)
• Proof of Rural Property Ownership or Land Tenure (Comprovante de Propriedade ou Posse da Terra)
• Income Documents (Comprovantes de Renda)
• Family Declaration (Declaração de Composição Familiar)
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco D - Brasilia, Federal District, 70043-900, Brazil
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco D - Brasília, DF, 70043-900
Phone - +556132182089
Contact link – link
Location link – link

Eligibility

Here are the eligibility criteria for the National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture card (Cartão do Programa de Fortalecimento da Agricultura Familiar) in Brazil:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or a foreigner with a valid visa or residency permit in Brazil.
• Be a family farmer.
• Have a family income of up to R$ 4,000 per month.
• Be registered in the Cadastro Nacional de Agricultores Familiares (CAF), which is the Brazilian national registry of family farmers.

Fees

• There is no fee for this procedure.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture (PRONAF) is a Brazilian government program that provides financial assistance, technical assistance, and market access to family farmers.
• The program was created in 1996 and is administered by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply.

Information which might help

The benefits of PRONAF include:

• Access to credit: PRONAF provides access to credit for family farmers. The credit can be used to purchase inputs, such as seeds and fertilizers, or to finance agricultural infrastructure, such as irrigation systems.
• Technical assistance: PRONAF provides technical assistance to family farmers. The technical assistance can help farmers to improve their production practices and to increase their yields.
• Market access: PRONAF helps family farmers to access markets for their products. The program helps farmers to find buyers for their products and to negotiate fair prices.
• Training: PRONAF provides training to family farmers on a variety of topics, such as production techniques, marketing, and financial management.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• If the applicant is a Brazilian citizen or a foreigner residing in Brazil and he/she is a family farmer, they encourage him/her to learn more about PRONAF and to apply for the program. The program can help him/her to improve his/her livelihood and to contribute to the development of Brazilian agriculture.