# Rio Grande do Norte agricultural and aquaculture development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-grande-do-norte-agricultural-and-aquaculture-development
> Updated: 2026-10-16T16:24:03.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Rio Grande do Norte is implementing measures to bolster its agricultural and aquaculture sectors. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture introduced the Pronaf Azul program to provide specific credit lines for family fishing and aquaculture. 

In tandem, Sebrae-RN has announced plans to expand its poultry program to all municipalities in the state by 2027, aiming to legalize backyard farming to increase rural income. Regional efforts also include technical discussions on enhancing technology use and market access for oyster, fish, and shrimp production.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Rio Grande do Norte retail trade grows 3% in 2026

Rio Grande do Norte's retail trade grew 3% from January to August 2026, exceeding the 1.7% national average despite a 4.4% dip in August.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-norte-retail-trade-grows-3-in-2026

### 2026-10-10: Rio Grande do Norte expands aquaculture and poultry support

Rio Grande do Norte is boosting its aquaculture and poultry sectors through new federal credit lines and Sebrae-RN programs aimed at expanding family farming and regional production.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-norte-expands-agribusiness-and-aquaculture-initiatives

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Cite as: Rio Grande do Norte agricultural and aquaculture development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rio-grande-do-norte-agricultural-and-aquaculture-development