Socioeconomia e produção de graviola na região metropolitana de Santarém, Pará
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2023-03-17Autor
http://lattes.cnpq.br/7542053783516275
SILVA, Carla Eich Back
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Among the fruit species produced by family farmers, soursop (Annona muricata L.) has been
gaining national prominence with the increase in planted areas. However, some barriers still
hinder its production, such as the difficulty in managing diseases and pests, and the culture
itself. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the socioeconomic profile of family farmers and
the agronomic characteristics of soursop plantations in rural communities in the metropolitan
region of Santarém, Pará, identifying the limits and possibilities of this culture for the region
studied. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews with 13 farmers,
containing open and closed questions, from August to November 2022. The interviewed
farmers received from one to three minimum wages (69%). Most of the interviewees were:
male, married and with low education. The age range ranged from 29 to 82 years. Soursop was
the main source of income for 15% of farmers, but it was already the basic recipe for 23% of
respondents, being reported as an easily commercialized product. Fruit production was cited as
an obstacle to the continuity of planting of the species. The biggest problems related to soursop
are the borers, which reduce the production and consequently the death of the plants. Adequate
technical assistance to assist farmers in cultivation would contribute to reinforcing the crop as
a source of income, to supply the local market and improve the quality of life of farmers in the
region. Without technical assistance, farmers even look for a solution to their problems on the
internet. There needs to be more action by the competent bodies through public policies,
offering farmers economic alternatives that are capable of valuing family farming and bringing
improvements in the quality of life of these farmers.