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The Mato Grosso Soybean and Corn Producers Association (Aprosoja MT) reiterates its recognition of the historical importance of the State Transportation and Housing Fund (FETHAB) for the development of the state's infrastructure. The fund was crucial in expanding the paved road network, improving logistics corridors, and increasing the competitiveness of Mato Grosso's production. However, the current economic scenario imposes a new reality on the productive sector.
Farmers are facing one of the most challenging situations in recent years, marked by significant loss of profit margins, a substantial increase in production costs, credit scarcity, prohibitive interest rates, and rising default rates. In several regions, weather problems and harvesting difficulties have further aggravated the financial situation of farms, especially among small and medium-sized producers.
In this context, the impact of FETHAB, especially in light of inflationary indexation and updating by the Mato Grosso Fiscal Standard Unit (UPF), is becoming increasingly significant in the cost composition of the activity.
Furthermore, in regions where highways have already been granted to private companies, producers face a double burden: they contribute to the fund and subsequently bear the cost of high tolls to transport their produce. Although the concession model plays a role in maintaining and improving the road network, the overlapping costs have generated significant dissatisfaction within the sector.
Aprosoja MT understands that a definitive solution is necessary, especially regarding FETHAB 2, which is valid until December 31, 2026. The organization argues that the temporary nature of the surcharge should be respected and that a structured debate should begin immediately regarding the definitive termination of the mechanism, as well as the review of inflation indexation and the immediate halt of the increase scheduled for the next semester.
At the same time, the entity acknowledges the fiscal challenges involved. FETHAB represents a significant portion of the revenue allocated to infrastructure, and any alteration requires responsibility, compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Law, and technical planning to avoid budgetary imbalances that could compromise ongoing projects.
Given this scenario, Aprosoja MT will continue its dialogue with the State Government and the Legislative Assembly to build viable, balanced, and legally sound alternatives. The goal is to preserve the capacity for investment in infrastructure, however, without compromising the economic sustainability of rural activity.
The organization will continue listening to its members, and in the coming days will broaden the debate on concrete and viable scenarios and proposals, reinforcing its commitment to the development of Mato Grosso, but without losing sight of the urgent need for measures to alleviate the financial pressure on producers.
