Mudanças no manejo do solo entre produtores rurais nas microrregiões do Paraná

Abstract

Good soil management is of significant importance for rural producers in the microregions of Paraná, as it directly influences agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. The general objective of this work was to analyze whether rural producers in the microregions of Paraná changed their soil management methods between 2006 and 2017, using data from the IBGE Agricultural Censuses. The results indicate a strong adoption of practices such as the No-Tillage System and crop rotation, reflecting a search for greater efficiency. However, they also reveal that the adoption of environmental conservation practices, such as the recovery of riparian forests and slope protection, is still incipient in many regions. It is concluded that there was a modernization in soil management focused on production, but challenges remain for the consolidation of a fully sustainable agriculture in the state.