Currently, financing is one of the main concerns in the agricultural sector, especially in capital-intensive areas like fruit farming. During the last season (22-23), exporters adopted a more conservative approach to providing advances, which negatively impacted producers.
Additionally, there is the rise in interest rates, with the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) currently at 11.25%. Agrocapital reports a 5.9% decrease in financing capital compared to 2021, highlighting the importance of financial skills among project managers.
Benjamín Barros, a partner at Agrocapital, revealed a new scenario where placement has either not occurred or has fallen significantly, presenting a very acute situation.
