The deputy for Colonia, Nibia Reisch, met with the Minister of Livestock, Fernando Mattos, to raise the concern of the producers of Colonia and the entire country as a result of the drought.
The legislator managed a series of initiatives that were analyzed by the Colorado Ciudadanos sector and raised with the Secretary of State. Some additional measures to those already approved were handled, which are being studied by the Ministry of Livestock these days.
We share some of the most important measures for producers in the department.
– FAE loans
Microfinance Republic credits with rates subsidized by MGAP and extended terms 2% Dollars, 14% Uruguayan Pesos, with extended terms
– Grazing enabled on routes. With permission issued by MGAP zones.
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Extension of BPS maturities for agricultural operations until February 28 (extending this measure is being studied).
– Colonization
NO INCREASE of the rent in 2023. 10% bonus to those who have paid on date in 2022
– UTE
15% reduction in the cost of electricity for those who irrigate. On the other hand, it approved lowering the cost of energy from the peak to the level, that is, that the cost of energy does not vary during the day; The estimate of this benefit is another 15%.
– BROU
Specific lines of credit.
-BCU
Maturity shifts for 180 days
It authorizes banks, financial intermediation cooperatives and credit management companies, to extend the maturity of fixed-term credits or amortizable loans for up to 180 days, for companies included in the Agricultural Emergency without the need to recategorize debt.
– MGAP agreements with the municipalities
The MGAP allocates funds so that municipalities have resources to develop specific actions that are added to other measures adopted by each municipality, to support the sector.
In Cologne:
– Supplying drinking water (weekly total 40,600 liters) and non-drinking water (150,000 liters) to residents and producers in the department of Colonia to reduce the water deficit.
– Cleaning of embankments- The support is aimed at family farmers, dairy farmers and/or cheese makers, with productive farms of up to 50 hectares. of exploitation.
– Payment of contribution to March
Most of the Municipalities are postponing the contribution payment to March.
– SBI
Drinking water for human consumption
Secretary of the deputy Nibia Reisch
