Análise da gestão do sistema de produção de leite a pasto em propriedades de agricultores familiares no sudoeste do Paraná

Abstract

This paper discusses about the management of properties of family agriculture producers of milk, which has focused on activity on the production system on pasture. Have as the main objective to analyze the management, through the productive and economic indicators, seeking through these know the advantages and disadvantages of the system of milk production on pasture produced by family farmers in the region. The methodology used was based on observation, data collection, processing and analysis. In this context, structured this work through the application of a questionnaire to four properties located in different cities of the Southwest. The management of a production unit is a detailed process that requires attention and planning to be carried out with precision by the producer seeking the best decisions, but not the most attractive and intuitive. Thus one can see that the properties of the Southwest of Paraná even not keeping a default in the performance of the management of their household production units, in great majority are efficient and productive aspects, but it is necessary to progress in decision-making process, as well as in the management of grazing and economic control, to result in a better quality of life and ensure the sustainability of household production units in the region.