Brazil's Fishing Minister visits Ceará and Bahia to boost aquaculture

Brazil's Minister of Fishing and Aquaculture, Edipo Araujo, is conducting a series of visits to the states of Ceará and Bahia to strengthen the fishing and aquaculture sectors.

In Fortaleza, Ceará, the agenda focused on artisanal fishers and shellfish gatherers through the presentation of Pronaf Azul, a credit line designed to provide financial support to water-based workers. The program includes three specific credit lines: Pronaf B, Pronaf Mais Alimentos, and Pronaf Costeiro. Additionally, certificates from the National Program for the Regularization of Fishing Vessels (PROPESC) were distributed. The Minister also visited the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) to discuss research projects and professional training supported by the Ministry.

In Salvador, Bahia, the Minister's agenda includes visiting the Terreiro Ilé Alákétu Àṣẹ Oju Omi, a site benefiting from the Embrapa 'Sisteminha' initiative, which integrates food production to support food security and income generation. The visit also involves meetings with regional fishing and aquaculture leaders to discuss public policies and the implementation of the Pronaf Azul program.