Projeto agroifnordeste: análise da assistência técnica e gerencial aos bovinocultores de leite em Cocal – PI

Abstract

The AgroIFNordeste Project, linked to the Agricultural Professional Residency Program promoted by the Federal Institute of Piauí, aimed to strengthen family farming through Technical and Managerial Assistance (TMA), focusing on dairy cattle production in the municipality of Cocal, state of Piauí, Brazil. This study is characterized as descriptive research with a qualitative and quantitative approach, developed from an experience report carried out between September 2021 and November 2022, involving ten family production units. The actions included participatory diagnostics, technical visits, sanitary and nutritional management, feed formulation, implementation and strengthening of forage crops adapted to the semi-arid region, zootechnical and financial control, as well as technical training and management workshops. The results showed significant improvements in the productive and managerial organization of the properties, reduction in feed costs, increased productive efficiency, strengthening of farmers’ autonomy, and appreciation of local production. In the educational field, the experience contributed significantly to the professional qualification of the resident, integrating theory and practice in the rural context. It is concluded that AgroIFNordeste represents an efficient strategy for sustainable rural development, promoting positive technical, social, and economic impacts, and reinforcing the importance of the continuity and expansion of public policies aimed at family farming