Diagnóstico Socioeconômico e Produtivo da Avicultura Caipira na Comunidade Data Morrinhos, no Município de Uruçuí-PI

Abstract

This work presents a socioeconomic and productive diagnosis of free-range poultry farming in the Data Morrinhos community, in the municipality of Uruçuí-PI. The study involved the application of a socioeconomic and productive questionnaire consisting of 27 questions aimed at small and medium-sized local producers. The collected data was subjected to tabulation and statistical analysis, using proportional comparative methods to extract relevant information. Understanding the profile of local poultry farmers is crucial for developing new strategies that aim to improve living conditions. The predominant employment of family labor on properties, especially by producers aged between 61 and 80 years and with a low level of education, highlights the importance of family farming in raising free-range poultry, which becomes a significant source of income for women and the elderly. There is a need for technical assistance within the properties, since the lack of this support negatively impacts production practices, resulting in performance below potential. This lack of technical guidance reveals a challenging scenario that can be addressed through policies and initiatives that promote training and technical support for producers, aiming to optimize activities and, consequently, increase productivity in free-range poultry properties in the region