A cadeia produtiva de juta em Alenquer: um resgate histórico e perspectiva para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável

Abstract

This study analyzes the jute production chain in the municipality of Alenquer-PA, from the perspective of administration and sustainable development. The research aims to recover the historical trajectory of this crop, highlighting its role in the local economy between the 1940s and 1980s, and investigating its potential as a sustainable alternative. Through a bibliographic review and a qualitative approach, historical, socioeconomic, and environmental aspects related to jute cultivation were analyzed, emphasizing the participation of riverside communities, the importance of seeds, planting cycles, and the challenges faced in recent decades. The results highlight the relevance of jute as both a traditional and sustainable activity, reinforcing the need for public policies that encourage its revitalization, associating traditional knowledge with innovation and the Amazonian bioeconomy. The findings point to ways in which strengthening the jute production chain can significantly contribute to income generation, cultural appreciation, and environmental conservation in the Amazonian context.