The productive performance of tomato cultivation (Solanum lycopersicum) using staking in semi-arid conditions in the Paraíba region is of utmost importance for establishing sustainable and ...high-quality agriculture, driving various socio-economic aspects of the region. This study aims to evaluate tomato productivity using staking in the semi-arid region of Paraíba and its mesoregions. The methodology involves data analysis from the 2017 Agricultural Census and research in highly relevant academic databases. Results for the studied mesoregions demonstrate the significant role of family farming in agricultural production across all mesoregions of Paraíba, with particularly strong presence in the Sertão Paraibano, Agreste Paraibano, and Mata Paraibana. Total tomato production using staking amounted to 2,336 tons in the Sertão Paraibano, 813 tons in the Borborema, 208 tons in the Agreste Paraibano, and 90 tons in the Mata Paraibana. The quantity sold was 2,321 tons in the Sertão Paraibano, 811 tons in the Borborema, 204 tons in the Agreste Paraibano, and 86 tons in the Mata Paraibana. Total production value reached 2,356 thousand reais in the Sertão Paraibano, 562 thousand reais in the Borborema, 381 thousand reais in the Agreste Paraibano, and 181 thousand reais in the Mata Paraibana. In summary, these findings are crucial for understanding the dynamics of the staked tomato market and can guide marketing strategies and economic development across different mesoregions.
The productive performance of tomato cultivation (Solanum lycopersicum) using staking in semi-arid conditions in the Paraíba region is of utmost importance for establishing sustainable and high-quality agriculture, driving various socio-economic aspects of the region. This study aims to evaluate tomato productivity using staking in the semi-arid region of Paraíba and its mesoregions. The methodology involves data analysis from the 2017 Agricultural Census and research in highly relevant academic databases. Results for the studied mesoregions demonstrate the significant role of family farming in agricultural production across all mesoregions of Paraíba, with particularly strong presence in the Sertão Paraibano, Agreste Paraibano, and Mata Paraibana. Total tomato production using staking amounted to 2,336 tons in the Sertão Paraibano, 813 tons in the Borborema, 208 tons in the Agreste Paraibano, and 90 tons in the Mata Paraibana. The quantity sold was 2,321 tons in the Sertão Paraibano, 811 tons in the Borborema, 204 tons in the Agreste Paraibano, and 86 tons in the Mata Paraibana. Total production value reached 2,356 thousand reais in the Sertão Paraibano, 562 thousand reais in the Borborema, 381 thousand reais in the Agreste Paraibano, and 181 thousand reais in the Mata Paraibana. In summary, these findings are crucial for understanding the dynamics of the staked tomato market and can guide marketing strategies and economic development across different mesoregions.
Family farming is increasingly gaining prominence by constantly reflecting on its benefits, whether in social or economic terms. The development of family farming is not something recent, but has ...been gaining strength by promoting an interaction of multiple interest between rural classes, scientific research and public policies. It is revealing a new way of looking at small producers. In addition, this activity provides environmental sustainability, improving the quality of life of the farmer and his production. Bean production is closely linked to family farming and is cultivated by a wide range of farmers with the most varied profiles. In this sense, this study aims to highlight the importance of family farming and its relationship with bean cultivation in the state of Paraíba - PB, since this activity is one of the bases of production for rural people. The study relied on a search and compilation of results from the database of the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) for the period from 2017 to 2021, in addition to a thorough review of academic papers on the respective area of study on the platform “google academic”. In this context, it is necessary to take a thorough look when it comes to agricultural production, and it is clear that the area planted and harvested in 2021 had a considerable drop compared to 2020, but when checking the quantity produced and the average yield compared to 2017, the year 2021 was superior, since technologies and new methodological practices constantly optimize the agricultural sector. Family farming is a strong basis for the rural man's conquest of a dignified and fair life, allowing him to live with the conditions imposed by nature.
Agricultural production in semi-arid areas of the globe is dependent on species adapted to conditions of low availability of resources, such as water. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) is a ...vegetable widely grown in regions with water restrictions, however, even with its good adaptability, it is vulnerable to the effects of prolonged droughts. In this sense, this research aimed to analyze the influence of rainfall patterns on the production dynamics of cowpea during the period of fifteen years (2002-2016) in the municipality of Conceição, Paraíba, Brazil. A correlation matrix was used to analyze the influence of precipitation on the production variables of the cowpea crop, as well as the relationship between these variables. Subsequently, the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was carried out. The results showed a strong reduction in the production variables of cowpea from the year 2012, which is due to the reduction of rainfall in this period and was proven through the correction matrix, which showed a positive correlation of rainfall mainly with the planted and harvested area. The PCA recorded 91.02% of explanation in the first two axes, and demonstrated that for production and productivity, other factors in addition to good rainfall levels are necessary to increase the productive results of cowpea in the municipality.
This article addresses the importance of banana cultivation (Musa spp.) in Brazil, focusing on its genetic diversity, economic potential, and challenges faced by producers. The bibliographic review ...conducted highlights the socio-economic relevance of bananas, their role in job creation and income generation, and their contribution to food security. Banana genetic diversity is a key point, offering varieties with distinct characteristics adapted to different environmental conditions. However, banana production faces significant challenges, such as pest and disease control, ensuring food quality and safety, and the need to promote sustainable agricultural practices. Collaboration among different actors in the production chain, including governments, research institutions, the private sector, and civil society, is essential to address these challenges and explore opportunities for sustainable development. Investing in research, innovation, and producer training is recommended, as well as promoting diversification of banana-derived products to add value to production and create new business opportunities. In summary, this article provides a comprehensive overview of banana cultivation in Brazil, highlighting its potential and challenges, and providing valuable insights for researchers, farmers, and policymakers.
This article addresses the importance of banana cultivation (Musa spp.) in Brazil, focusing on its genetic diversity, economic potential, and challenges faced by producers. The bibliographic review conducted highlights the socio-economic relevance of bananas, their role in job creation and income generation, and their contribution to food security. Banana genetic diversity is a key point, offering varieties with distinct characteristics adapted to different environmental conditions. However, banana production faces significant challenges, such as pest and disease control, ensuring food quality and safety, and the need to promote sustainable agricultural practices. Collaboration among different actors in the production chain, including governments, research institutions, the private sector, and civil society, is essential to address these challenges and explore opportunities for sustainable development. Investing in research, innovation, and producer training is recommended, as well as promoting diversification of banana-derived products to add value to production and create new business opportunities. In summary, this article provides a comprehensive overview of banana cultivation in Brazil, highlighting its potential and challenges, and providing valuable insights for researchers, farmers, and policymakers.
In Latin America, the so-called informal sector associated with family farming and the agroecology movements were instrumental at coping with and adapting to the COVID-19 challenges.
To assess the ...nature and extent of the early initiatives (first three months) deployed by this informal sector to cope with and adapt to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food production and consumption in several countries of the region.
We used key used informant consultation (n = 168), an online survey (n = 125) and the detailed characterisation of regional case studies (n = 4). Textual data was analysed and categorised using Reinert’s method, combined with similarity analysis.
65% of the initiatives were ‘local’ in terms of geographic reach, 30% of them started within the first month after the pandemic and most of them were urban or urban-rural, whereas only 29% of them were exclusively rural. The analysis of the textual information captured through the survey revealed four major types of initiatives that were deployed or adapted in response to COVID-19:1.Direct producer-to-consumer food sales, generally existing before the COVID-19 crisis but adapted/strengthened to cope with it;2.Short value chains that linked rural and urban organisations and individuals supported by national or local governments, readapted through new health and safety protocols;3.Newly developed support and training programs on sustainable food production for self-consumption or local commerce, in rural, urban or peri-urban settings;4.Food assistance and aid initiatives focusing on vulnerable populations, relying on solidarity networks associated with the agroecological movement.
The pandemic highlighted the key role played by local food systems and value chains and the need to strengthening them through public policies, as a way to build food resilience in times of crisis.
Responses to the COVID-19 crisis from family farming in Latin America. Photos from the initiatives were provided by the survey respondents with the corresponding consent for their use. Display omitted
•The alternative, informal sectors of the food system reacted early than at the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.•The family agriculture sector deployed new ways of producing and marketing food to cope with COVID-19.•The agroecology movement contributed organizational and capacity development among producers and consumers.•New producer-consumer partnerships and short food chains emerged that bring benefits beyond COVID-19 adaptation.•The COVID-19 pandemic connected people with food, people with farming, and people with people.
The objective of the study was to measure the impacts of Pronaf access on family farming (FF) performance measures with analysis for the FF and its typologies Pronaf B and Pronaf V of the 2017 ...Agricultural Census. Variables related to family farmers, their establishments and climate were used. The methodology was composed of Entropy Balancing for treatment analysis and Minimal Weighted Squares to measure the impacts. The use of different levels of intensity confirmed the presence of regional concentrations in access in all analyzes. The results of the impacts on FF showed to be related to the Pronaf V typology, confirming the need to analyze the disaggregated FF. The impacts on the Pronaf B typology were negative, suggesting that these farmers are potentially using the obtained credit inappropriately and/or inefficiently. This reaffirms the need to integrate Pronaf with other policies, such as technical assistance and rural extension.
É necessário gerir e adequar as propriedades produtoras de leite às exigências ambientais. Tendo por base o problema de pesquisa “como está a sustentabilidade ambiental de propriedades produtoras de ...leite?” este estudo tem como objetivo deste estudo avaliar a sustentabilidade ambiental de propriedades rurais produtoras de leite utilizando a região do Vale do Taquari/RS como área de estudo. Para tanto, são avaliados nove parâmetros: qualidade da água, situação de uso e cobertura das áreas de preservação permanente, área para reserva legal, destinação de dejetos, identificação de não queimadas, erosão do solo, diversidade de culturas, armazenamento e utilização de agrotóxicos e declividade da propriedade em 124 propriedades produtoras de leite da região do Vale do Taquari. Foi possível verificar que a diversidade de culturas é o parâmetro que apresenta a menor pontuação (21,9%), seguido pela forma de disposição e utilização dos dejetos (55,7%) e qualidade da água (68,6%) e que os parâmetros que se encontram melhor avaliados são a ausência ou pouca prática de queimadas (88,7%) e pouca erosão do solo (88,1%). Conclui-se que as propriedades apresentam índice de sustentabilidade ambiental regular (média=59,7 pontos).
Os sistemas agroflorestais (SAF) vêm apresentando grande interesse em torno da conservação da biodiversidade e do solo, além de apresentar poder produtivo e de desenvolvimento social e ecológico. ...Porém, existem entraves que dificultam a ampla adesão a este modelo. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo caracterizar e avaliar as potencialidades e dificuldades dos SAF em contexto de agricultura familiar. Foram realizadas entrevistas com roteiros semiestruturados junto a dois agricultores familiares que detêm sistemas agroflorestais, implantados nos anos de 2018 e 2019, como parte de um projeto de extensão universitária ligado ao campus Lagoa do Sino da UFSCar, nos municípios de Itaberá – SP e Buri – SP. A avaliação dos sistemas se deu de forma multidimensional, por meio de indicadores sociais, econômicos e ambientais, construídos a partir da literatura e dos diálogos com os agricultores. Os principais resultados apontam as vantagens dos SAF para a transição agroecológica e como área demonstrativa, mas também relatam os desafios que enfrentam, sobretudo em termos da falta de retornos financeiros.
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