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<h2>Overview2</h2>
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<p>The Balsas Region is located in the south of the state of Maranh&atilde;o, making up the agricultural border called MATOPIBA. The main production chains in the region are soybeans and cotton. Despite the technified agriculture, the region has low economic development indexes, demonstrating the need to support family farmers. Located in the Brazilian Cerrado, it is one of the largest grain producers in the North and Northeast, representing an important agricultural frontier in the country.</p>
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<h2>Historic</h2>
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<p>The PCI Compact of the Balsas Region was formalized in November 2020, includes 12 municipalities and currently has 39 signatories representing the public and private sectors, as well as civil society organizations. In April 2021, this group of partners created the Compact Steering Committee.</p>
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Balsas Region

Support 100% of the No-till Federation in the Balsas region through soil conservation practices by 2025.

Support soil conservation practices

Register 100% of rural properties in the Balsas region in SICAR by 2025.
Validate 100% of CAR in the Balsas region in SICAR by 2025

Support the environmental regularization of farmers

Promote the proper disposal of up to 100% of waste in the Balsas region by 2025 

Proper waste disposal

Increase the areas of production under the ILPF system in the Balsas region by 20% by 2025.

Increase production areas of crop-livestock and/or crop-livestock-forestry system

Support actions to promote Payment for Environmental Services (PES) Programs in the Balsas region, with implemented programs by 2025

Promotion of Payment for Environmental Services (PES) initiatives

Support the development and promotion of ecotourism in Chapada das Mesas, supporting cities, communities, archaeological sites, and rural properties.

Development of ecotourism in Chapada das Mesas

Support actions to promote the reduction of fires by up to 50% in the Balsas region by 2025

Reduction of fires

Increase cotton production in the Balsas Region by up to 50,000 ha by 2025.

Increase the cotton production

Increase by 50% the number of families served by technical assistance and rural extension programs by 2025.

Support the technical assistance for smallholders

Increase certified soybean production (RTRS, Soja Plus, and other quality seals) in the Balsas region by 30% by 2025.

Increase sustainable soy production

Increase crop diversification in the Balsas region by up to 25%

Increase crop diversification

Support actions to promote the reduction of illegal deforestation by 100% in the Balsas region by 2025

Avoid deforestation 

Promote land regularization in up to 40% of family farming plots in the Balsas region.

Goals & Indicators