The conclusions itemized in this report were based upon: (1) observation in Rio Grande do Sul growing area; (2) Porto Alegre port and warehouse area; (3) upon statistical data, provided by the Instituto Riograndense do Arroz (IRGA); (4) Conference with Dr. Burger, president of Banco de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul; (5) conference and triips with officials of IRGA, especially Mr. Ary Herzog "assessor" Statistician and principal assistant to the President;: (6) Conference with officials of SAMRIG (S.. Moinhos Riograndenses) and a visit to their soybean processing plant and storage facilities; (7) Conference with Mr. Jansen, port and shipping specialist for the World Bank, who had opportunity to analyze port facilities at Porto Alegre, Pelotas and Rio Grande; (8) Study of other available statistics in the EPEA Office and recent news material appearing in responsibie public press.11 p.