Avaliação de sistemas de produção no Projeto de Assentamento Nossa Senhora de Fátima, município de Bananeiras (PB)

Abstract

With this study, the objective was to evaluate the production system of a Settlement area located in the municipality of Bananeiras, state of Paraíba and to diagnose the obstacles to the development of sustainable exploitation by farmers. Data collection was carried out at the Nossa Senhora de Fátima Settlement. Qualitative information was obtained from questionnaires resulting from interviews containing questions that aimed to collect information that prioritized family farming. 31 producers were interviewed. For data analysis, a file containing all the information present in the questionnaire was edited, in the form of a database. After editing the file, the analysis of means and frequencies was used to make the diagnosis. It was observed that the majority of producers are over 50 years old, in relation to the level of education, less than half are illiterate. Most of the interviewees live on the property and carry out agricultural and livestock activities on a permanent and temporary basis for more than 50 years. All are associated with supporting bodies such as the rural workers 'association and the rural workers' union. Regarding the expectation of expansion of activities, most intend to increase livestock activities through the acquisition of animals. In general, it can be concluded that the producers of the Nossa Senhora de Fátima Settlement Project are family owned, where their plots are divided into small agricultural units of 7.0 hectares with small livestock. In addition to all the climate problems, the lack of technical assistance is a hindrance to improve the settlers' production. The lack of training and technical assistance has effectively contributed to the low rate of socioeconomic development of the surveyed settlers. The way in which the animals are cultivated and reared is quite rustic, without the use of adequate management, thus hindering greater production, due to the absence of public policies.