Crop Guarantee Benefit: see how it works and how to receive it

THE Crop Guarantee Benefit (GS) is an action of the National Program for Strengthening Family Farming (Pronaf), created by the federal government in 2002. 

Through its initiatives, it aims to guarantee food security for family farmers who live in regions systematically subject to crop loss due to drought or flooding. 

How does the program work?

The program was created in 2002 as a response to the droughts that affected several regions of the country, causing significant losses to family farming. 

Since then, it has expanded and become a fundamental part of Brazil's food security policies. 

GS works like agricultural insurance, which guarantees family farmers a minimum income in the event of crop loss. 

Family farmers who wish to participate in Garantia-Safra make annual contributions proportional to their income. 

In return, the federal government, states and municipalities also make their contributions, forming a fund of resources for the program. 

When a drought or other disaster occurs, and crop losses reach a set level, farmers who have joined the program receive a financial benefit.

What is required to be eligible for the Crop Guarantee Benefit?

To be eligible for the benefit, farmers must meet the following requirements:

• Being a family farmer;
• Have an active Declaration of Aptitude for Pronaf (DAP);
• Have a monthly family income of no more than 1.5 (one and a half) minimum wages;
• Plant between 0.6 and 5.0 hectares of beans, corn, rice, cotton or cassava.

The benefit amount is calculated based on the loss of production and the farmer's family income. 

In the event of a loss of R$50% or more in production, the farmer receives a benefit of R$$850. 

The values are updated according to different factors, therefore, it is important to always check the updated value with the body responsible for the program.

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THE Crop Guarantee Benefit It is an important tool for family farming, as it helps protect farmers against the effects of adverse weather conditions. 

It has been fundamental in maintaining food security for thousands of families in Brazil. 

For example, in March of this year, 39 thousand family farmers from some regions of Brazil received the benefit.

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming, the total amount of the appeal was more than R$33 million. 

How to participate in the Crop Guarantee Program

To participate in the Garantia Safra Program, family farmers must register for the program during the registration period, which generally occurs between the months of October and November. 

Registration can be done directly at the Banco do Brasil office or at a unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA).

To register, farmers must present the following documents:

• Active Declaration of Eligibility for Pronaf (DAP);
• Proof of family income;
• Farmer’s ID and CPF;
• Proof of residence;
• Proof of land ownership or lease agreement.

After registration, farmers will be evaluated by the MAPA Secretariat of Family Agriculture and Cooperatives. 

If the farmer is approved, he will receive an approval document, which must be presented to Banco do Brasil to contract agricultural insurance.

Agricultural insurance is contracted by Banco do Brasil and paid for by the federal government. The value of the insurance is calculated based on the area planted, the type of crop and the farmer's family income.

Farmers must follow the program rules to be eligible for the benefit. The main rules are:

• Plant crops eligible for the program;
• Submit production report to Banco do Brasil;
• Keep DAP Active.

Farmers who do not comply with the program rules may have their benefits canceled.

Conclusion

THE Crop Guarantee Benefit It is an important tool to ensure support for farming families in times of calamity. 

Therefore, learn about the benefit and see if you are entitled to it.