Percepção das mulheres agricultoras em relação ao sistema plantio direto: uma aplicação do IQP

Abstract

With the assumption that the perspective of women differs from that expressed by men, this study was initiated. The presence of a patriarchal dominance that is reflected in agriculture, and consequently in Soil Management and Conservation, is evident. In this context, the research aims to identify this difference, highlighting the perspective of women farmers through the application of the Quality Index. To conduct this study, a questionnaire was developed for four women recognized as leaders in the agricultural sector. The intention was to gain insights from a group of women farmers considered more suitable to respond to the questionnaire on the Participatory Quality Index of the No-Tillage System (IQP). Seven of the most recommended women from the Southwest region of Paraná were selected for this purpose. Through this second questionnaire, the producers could express their knowledge and perception of the property, specifically in relation to Soil Management and Conservation. The data obtained allowed the calculation of the Participatory Quality Index, resulting in a score from 0 to 10 and enabling the classification of properties based on the quality of soil management. It is observed that the perspective of the interviewed women regarding the No-Tillage System does not exhibit disparities compared to that of men.