CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD FUTURES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC FARMING IN THE ARROIO DO PADRE COMMUNITY, SOUTHERN BRAZIL

Ingrid de Paula Marques; Júlia Menin; Paulo André Niederle

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DOI

10.29327/9786527226680.1442083

Título do Trabalho

CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD FUTURES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC FARMING IN THE ARROIO DO PADRE COMMUNITY, SOUTHERN BRAZIL

Autores

Ingrid de Paula Marques
Júlia Menin
Paulo André Niederle

Modalidade

IRSA - Congresso Mundial de Sociologia Rural (01/10/2025 a 20/01/2026)

Área temática

IRSA 14 - Global Crises and Socio-ecological Transitions in Rural Territories

Data de Publicação

06/08/2026

País da Publicação

Brasil

Idioma da Publicação

pt-BR

Página do Trabalho

https://www.even3.com.br/anais/sober-irsa2026/1442083-climate-change-and-sustainable-food-futures--a-comparative-analysis-of-conventional-and-organic-farming-in-the-a

ISBN

978-65-272-2668-0

Palavras-Chave

family farming, climate change, extreme events, agroecology, climate adaptation

Resumo

This paper analyzes the impacts of climate change on family farming in the Arroio do Padre community, located in the Três Forquilhas River Valley, in the municipality of Itati, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The study aims to understand how local farmers perceive climate change and which adaptation strategies have been adopted to mitigate the effects of extreme climatic events on agricultural production, comparing conventional and organic management systems. The research is qualitative and based on semi-structured interviews conducted with 20 family farmers, including organic, conventional, uncertified organic, and mixed-management producers. Data were collected using a snowball sampling technique and organized into four thematic axes: sociodemographic characteristics, family farming practices, perceptions of climate change and adaptation strategies, and expectations regarding the future of agriculture. The results indicate that most farmers recognize climate change and report increased frequency of extreme events such as floods, cyclones, and changes in rainfall patterns. However, significant differences were not observed between conventional and organic producers regarding their perception of climate impacts. Adaptation strategies remain limited, with only a few farmers reporting changes such as adjustments in planting calendars. Agroforestry systems were highlighted as an important practice for soil protection and increased resilience to climatic extremes. Most interviewees perceive climate adaptation as a responsibility primarily of public authorities rather than individual farmers. The main demands identified include greater public investment in rural infrastructure, access to machinery, improvements in roads and bridges, and the expansion of commercialization spaces. The findings highlight the importance of integrating local knowledge and agroecological practices into public policies aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable food futures in rural communities.

Título do Evento: 16th World Congress of Rural Sociology and 64th Congress of the Brazilian Society of Rural Economics, Management and Sociology
Cidade do Evento: Porto Alegre
Título dos Anais do Evento: Anais do 64º Congresso da SOBER e XVI Congresso Mundial de Sociologia Rural (IRSA)
Nome da Editora: Even3
Meio de Divulgação: Meio Digital
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MARQUES, Ingrid de Paula; MENIN, Júlia; NIEDERLE, Paulo André. CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD FUTURES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC FARMING IN THE ARROIO DO PADRE COMMUNITY, SOUTHERN BRAZIL.. In: Anais do 64º Congresso da SOBER e XVI Congresso Mundial de Sociologia Rural (IRSA). Anais...Porto Alegre(RS) UFRGS, 2026. Disponível em: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/sober-irsa2026/1442083-CLIMATE-CHANGE-AND-SUSTAINABLE-FOOD-FUTURES--A-COMPARATIVE-ANALYSIS-OF-CONVENTIONAL-AND-ORGANIC-FARMING-IN-THE-A. Acesso em: 21/09/2026