Brazil - Apply for Irrigated Agriculture Support Program Card (Cartao do Programa de Apoio a Agricultura Irrigada)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Irrigated Agriculture Support Program Card (Cartão do Programa de Apoio à Agricultura Irrigada), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock – link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it .
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. 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.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive the support provided by the program, which may include financial assistance, technical guidance, or other forms of support for his/her irrigated agriculture project.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. 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

• Application form
• Legal registration documents
• Financial statements
• Production plan
• Proof of land ownership or land lease
• 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 Irrigated Agriculture Support Program Card (Cartão do Programa de Apoio à Agricultura Irrigada) in Brazil:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or a foreigner with a valid visa or residency permit in Brazil.
• Be a farmer who owns or operates an irrigated farm.
• Have a farm of at least 5 hectares.
• Be registered in the Cadastro Nacional de Agricultores Familiares (CAF), which is the Brazilian national registry of family farmers.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

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
• Age
• Plan
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Irrigated Agriculture Support Program Card (Cartão do Programa de Apoio à Agricultura Irrigada) is a government program that provides financial assistance, technical assistance, and market access to farmers who own or operate irrigated farms.
• The program was created in 2007 and is administered by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply.

Information which might help

• The Irrigated Agriculture Support Program Card can help farmers to improve their production practices and to increase their yields.
• Farmers must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the card, such as having a farm of at least 5 hectares and producing at least 50% of the food consumed by their family.

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

• However, Brazil does have various agricultural support programs and initiatives aimed at promoting and supporting irrigation practices in agriculture.
• These programs may provide financial assistance, technical support, and incentives to farmers and agricultural producers who adopt irrigation techniques to improve crop productivity and water management.