Relato de experiencia: gestão de custos e integração lavoura-pecuária em propriedade de agricultura familiar na comunidade Pedra Preta

Abstract

Family farming is fundamental to food security and the economy of several regions of Brazil. However, challenges such as inefficient management and lack of planning compromise the sustainability of these properties. This study aimed to report the experience of management and production on a family farming property located in the Pedra Preta community, in Cocal, Piauí, Brazil, focusing on the integration of livestock, agriculture, and the management of revenues and costs. The methodology was based on participant observation and the systematic recording of activities, costs, and revenues over a one-year period. The results were organized into management spreadsheets, demonstrating that productive diversification and the use of local resources generated an estimated gross monthly revenue of R$ 4,530.00, monthly costs of R$ 3,745.00, and net revenue of R$ 785.00. It is concluded that productive diversification, the integration of agricultural and livestock activities, and cost control contribute to the economic sustainability of the property, although the lack of mechanization, the need for labor, and dependence on external inputs remain challenges