'Can new lenders save Brazil’s struggling farmers? | FT Food Revolution'

02:40 Nov 24, 2021
'Brazil is an agricultural powerhouse, but up to 80 percent of the farms are small, family-run businesses, and a significant number are struggling. High-interest rates, an outdated, over-complicated credit system, and a lack of bank branches in rural areas have led to a loans crisis for those most in need. The private sector is filling some of the holes, but critics say much more needs to be done.   #agriculture​ #foodproduction​   ► To learn more, visit our website - https://channels.ft.com/en/foodrevolution/ ►  Watch more videos from this series here - https://bit.ly/30WT7qx​ ► Check out our Community tab for more stories on the economy. ►  Listen to our podcasts: https://www.ft.com/podcasts ►  Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/financialtimes\'' 

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