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On November 17th, the federal government officially recognized three Indigenous Territories (TI) in Mato Grosso: Manoki (Brasnorte), Uirapuru (Campos de Júlio, Nova Lacerda and Conquista D'Oeste), and Estação Parecis (Diamantino). Funai also established the Kanela do Araguaia Indigenous Reserve (Luciara and São Fêlix do Araguaia). These acts were published in Decrees 12.721/2025, 12.722/2025, and 12.723/2025, and in Funai Ordinance 1.378/2025.
A survey by the Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics (Imea) estimates an annual impact of R$ 170.58 million on the Gross Production Value (VBP) and the loss of 498 jobs in the mapped areas if production is withdrawn. The projection includes R$ 2.89 million less in the State Transportation and Housing Fund (Fethab).
The study quantifies 7,220 hectares of soybeans and 8,060 hectares of second-crop corn, with 93,240 tons projected for 2024/25. In livestock farming, there are 24,680 hectares of planted pasture and 7,240 hectares of native pasture, with 50,750 head of cattle and 17,270 animals slaughtered per year. Of the total VBP (Value of Agricultural Production), R$$ 99.50 million comes from agriculture and R$$ 71.07 million from livestock farming.
Where the impact is greatest
In the Manoki Indigenous Territory, whose total area increased to 250,530 hectares after incorporating 206,430 hectares, Imea mapped 871 hectares of soybeans and 2,480 hectares of second-crop corn in 2024/25. The agricultural VBP totals R$1,150,500,000, and livestock, R$1,150,500,000, with R$1,150,500,000 allocated to Fethab. The herd is estimated at 44,350 head, with 15,150 animals slaughtered annually. There are 242 jobs in total.
In the Uirapuru Indigenous Territory, covering 21,660 hectares, 32.26% of the area is used for agricultural purposes. This includes 5,280 hectares of soybeans and 1,090 hectares of pasture, with a projected grain production of 59,390 tons and a herd of 3,680 head (2,010 slaughtered annually). The total Gross Production Value (VBP) is R$$ 74.90 million and the Fethab tax is R$$ 1.47 million. Eighteen properties were identified, totaling 11,010 hectares (50.86% of the area). Estimated jobs: 217.
In the Estação Parecis Indigenous Territory, covering 2,170 hectares, the projected harvest is 11,650 tons. The Gross Production Value (VBP) reaches R$ 13.16 million and the Fethab (State Fund for Agricultural Development) R$ 265,600. An estimated 35 jobs and a herd of 136 head of cattle are expected.
The Kanela do Araguaia Reserve, located in Luciara and São Félix do Araguaia, is in a stage prior to official approval. The official decree mentions 15,110 hectares, but the georeferencing by Imea identified 17,160 hectares, with 53.91% of natural pasture. The herd is estimated at 2,590 head, with a Gross Value of Production (VBP) of 199,400 RTP5T and a Fethab (State Fund for Agricultural Development) of 2,700 RTP5T. There are three jobs related to livestock farming.
On Monday (24), the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of Mato Grosso (Famato), together with the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA), filed a request to suspend ordinances and decrees with new demarcations until the Supreme Federal Court judges the action on the temporal framework. The request was attached to the Declaratory Action of Constitutionality (ADC) 87, under the rapporteurship of Minister Gilmar Mendes.
“The federal government has taken a reckless action that affects property rights, rural producers, and state revenue. The loss falls on those who plant, employ, and pay taxes in the municipalities,” says the president of Famato, Vilmondes Tomain. “The Imea figures illustrate the magnitude of the problem we are facing: R$ 170.6 million in losses in productive areas and a reduction of 498 jobs in the areas analyzed. We advocate for legal security, swift compensation, and transitional measures to mitigate losses and preserve income and activity in both rural and urban areas,” he adds.
The actions affect municipalities such as Brasnorte, Diamantino, Campos de Júlio, Nova Lacerda, Conquista D'Oeste, Luciara, and São Félix do Araguaia. The study concludes that these areas have economic importance for the region and that, without a transition policy, the removal of the activity tends to reduce income, jobs, and regional and state revenue.
