# Brazil Bank Claims Big Farmers Skip Loan Payments

> Banco do Brasil reports large farm borrowers intentionally skip payments, sparking farm lobby backlash.
- Title: Brazil Bank Claims Big Farmers Skip Loan Payments | Shortify
- Summary: Banco do Brasil reports large farm borrowers intentionally skip payments, sparking farm lobby backlash.
- Keywords: brazil bank, banc do brasil, farm borrowers, moral hazard, soy and corn growers, agribusiness loans, overdue loans, brazil farm debt, The Rio Times
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/banco-do-brasil-says-big-farm-borrowers-skip-payments
- Author: Contributing Reporter
- Published: 2026-11-13T23:43:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazil bank, banc do brasil, farm borrowers, moral hazard, soy and corn growers, agribusiness loans, overdue loans, brazil farm debt, news, world, politics
## Bank Reports Farm Borrower Issues
Banco do Brasil reported third-quarter results showing some large farm borrowers refused to pay or renegotiate loans.

> moral hazard
## Profit Decline and Loan Delays
Adjusted profit fell 66.5% to R$1.27 billion (about US$0.22 billion) with overdue loans at 6.08%.
## Farm Lobby Response
Aprosoja Brasil criticized Banco do Brasil's claims, demanding debt solutions rather than accusations.
## Debt Relief Bill Progress
Brazil's Senate approved a farm debt relief bill that now awaits President Lula's signature.
## Bank's Explanation
Banco do Brasil's chief executive called the issue 'moral hazard' meaning borrowers expect future government rescue.

> moral hazard
## Geographic Focus
Overdue loans concentrated in Brazil's Centre-West region, the main grain-producing area.
## What's Next
President Lula has 15 working days to sign or veto the debt relief bill after receiving it.
## Unconfirmed Details
Banco do Brasil did not specify which borrowers are overdue or why payments were delayed.
## Impact on Stakeholders
Farmers who repay on time face tighter lending, while taxpayers could be affected by debt relief.
## Key takeaway

Banco do Brasil says some large farm borrowers refuse to pay or renegotiate loans, calling it moral hazard.