SOCIOECONOMIC PROFILE OF CASSAVA SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BRAGANÇA, EASTERN AMAZON

Maria Medeiros; Rosa Paes; Jorge Manuel Filipe dos Santos; Igor Wenner Silva Falcão; Maria das Graças Ferraz Bezerra

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DOI

10.29327/9786527226680.1442179

Título do Trabalho

SOCIOECONOMIC PROFILE OF CASSAVA SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BRAGANÇA, EASTERN AMAZON

Autores

Maria Medeiros
Rosa Paes
Jorge Manuel Filipe dos Santos
Igor Wenner Silva Falcão
Maria das Graças Ferraz Bezerra

Modalidade

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

Área temática

IRSA 07 - The Governance of Local Productive Systems and Territorial Development: Analysis and Case Studies

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-irsa2026/1442179-socioeconomic-profile-of-cassava-smallholder-farmers-in-braganca-eastern-amazon

ISBN

978-65-272-2668-0

Palavras-Chave

smallholder farmers, traditional knowledge, food security, social sustainability, geographical indication.

Resumo

In many tropical and subtropicais countries, cassava is mainly cultivated by smallholder farmers, and it plays a recognized role in the agro-industrial economy and food security of these regions. Brazil ranks as the 5th largest producer globally, according to the FAO, with the state of Pará being the primary producer, as reported by the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics). In this context, Bragança, located in northeastern Pará, recently obtained the Geographical Indication for cassava flour. This study aimed to characterize the socioeconomic profile of family cassava farmers in this municipality of Pará. Data analyzed were collected through a questionnaire administered to a sample of 319 rural producers in Bragança. The analysis employed both descriptive statistics and multivariate exploratory methods. Results showed that 90% of respondents are from the municipality itself, indicating a long-standing presence in the area and a chain of traditional knowledge passed down through generations. This knowledge is linked not only to cultural identity but also to food security, agrobiodiversity, and local sustainability. The activity is predominantly performed by men (80%), who generally have low levels of education and are aged between 40 and 60 years. Agriculture is the main income source, complemented by social benefits, especially Bolsa Família (45.8%) and pensions (25.7%). It is concluded that cassava cultivation in Bragança is rooted in a strong sociocultural and territorial foundation, essential for the subsistence and socioeconomic organization of local family farms. It plays a vital role in income generation, food security, the social reproduction of family farming, and contributes to local development and the appreciation of traditional knowledge in the region. In this context, the Geographical Indication for the flour offers an opportunity to boost the income of cassava producers in the region, provided access to certification is made easier for family farmers.

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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MEDEIROS, Maria et al.. SOCIOECONOMIC PROFILE OF CASSAVA SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BRAGANÇA, EASTERN AMAZON.. 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-irsa2026/1442179-SOCIOECONOMIC-PROFILE-OF-CASSAVA-SMALLHOLDER-FARMERS-IN-BRAGANCA-EASTERN-AMAZON. Acesso em: 06/09/2026