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Brazil aquaculture and fishing sector development

Overview

Brazil’s Minister of Fishing and Aquaculture, Edipo Araujo, has conducted several initiatives to strengthen the nation’s fishing and aquaculture sectors through regional visits and international partnerships.

In the states of Ceará and Bahia, the Minister focused on supporting artisanal fishers and shellfish gatherers. In Salvador, Bahia, Araujo promoted ‘Pronaf Azul,’ a credit line within the Safra Plan offering interest rates between 0.5% and 2% through modalities such as Pronaf B, Pronaf Mais Alimentos, and Pronaf Custeio. He also inspected the Embrapa ‘Sisteminha’ initiative in Camaçari, which integrates tilapia farming with vegetable production to enhance food security.

In the Amazon, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MPA) partnered with the UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) for a technical mission from October 5 to 9, 2026. The mission, which included visits to Manaus and Barcelos, aimed to promote the sustainable development of the ornamental aquatic organism chain by integrating scientific research with the empirical knowledge of local fishermen on the Middle Negro River.

Legislative and financial efforts are also expanding. The Chamber of Deputies is reviewing Bill 3194/26, which proposes the creation of the National Program for Infrastructure, Safeguarding, and Processing of Continental Artisanal Fishing (Propesca-Infra) to modernize structures and logistics for artisanal fishers. Additionally, the MPA and Finep have launched a public selection process to allocate R$ 120 million toward innovation projects, such as efficient vessels and refrigeration systems, to support family farming and artisanal fishing cooperatives.

Entities

Edipo Araujo · Brazil · Embrapa · Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture · Ministry of Fishing and Aquaculture

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Brazil allocates R$ 120 million for artisanal fishing innovation

    Brazil is offering R$ 120 million in subsidies for innovation projects in artisanal fishing and family farming, targeting improved vessel efficiency and refrigeration technologies.

  2. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Brazil Chamber of Deputies reviews bills for fishing and sports sectors

    The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies is debating new bills to support artisanal fishing infrastructure, create a national sports development network, and formalize price guarantees for family farmers.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Brazil highlights fishing and aquaculture potential at Seafood Show

    Brazil's Minister of Fishing and Aquaculture highlighted the sector's growth potential at the Seafood Show Latin America, while regional meetings in São Pedro da Aldeia focused on artisanal fishing.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil and UK partner on Amazon ornamental fish sustainability

    The Brazilian Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture and the UK's Cefas completed a technical mission in the Amazon to advance sustainable management of the ornamental fish sector.

  5. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Brazil Minister promotes aquaculture and credit in Bahia

    Brazil's Minister of Fishing and Aquaculture visited Bahia to promote aquaculture models and present Pronaf Azul, a specialized credit line for fishers and aquaculture producers.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil's Fishing Minister visits Ceará and Bahia to boost aquaculture

    Brazil's Minister of Fishing and Aquaculture, Edipo Araujo, is visiting Ceará and Bahia to promote credit lines like Pronaf Azul and vessel regularization for artisanal fishers.

Sources

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