Viabilidade econômica da produção de camarão (Litopenaeus Vannamei) em viveiros escavados: estudo de caso em Salgado de São Félix-PB

Abstract

Agribusiness is one of the main sectors of the Brazilian economy, especially aquaculture, which is responsible for growing aquatic organisms under controlled conditions, with ideal lighting and water temperature, for the creation of the species in question. In this context, the present research aimed to analyze the viability of shrimp cultivation in Salgado de São Félix-PB, considering the expenses involved, situations related to creation, and economic viability of the business in 2019. It is classified as a descriptive research with case study, and use of documentary research, through the analysis of documents provided by the Copeixe shrimp cooperative, on-site visits. The results obtained during the research demonstrate that shrimp farming practiced so that the producer can have better control of expenses during cultivation, presents positive results in terms of profit. Therefore, shrimp farming is feasible as long as there are no unforeseen circumstances related to diseases and a drop in the market price.