Estudo da oferta de uva de mesa para consumo in natura em Dom Pedrito-RS, região da campanha gaúcha

Abstract

The present study deals with the current situation of table grape production in Dom Pedrito, based on the results obtained by the field research carried out together with producers of family agriculture and agents of the retail market, with municipal coverage. In general, the information of this activity is very restricted, due to the small number of producers and the non-storage of data related to the productivity of table grapes destined not only to in natura consumption, but also to agroindustry. The results reveal possibilities of expansion of the cultivated area in the municipality and region, especially for table varieties destined to in natura consumption, since physical and meteorological factors of the region result in the fruit a full maturation, with higher sugar content, expressing production quality, The territory or region of the gaucho campaign presents a terroir that dynamizes the viticulture for both ends, but only the wine sector of fine and sparkling wine of industrial form is explored, other segments like table wine, juice, and derivatives have been produced By family farmers, in an artisanal way. The expansion of table grapes can generate growth and new income opportunities for family agriculture, through new cultivars, technologies, inputs, skilled labor, as well as the strengthening of links between producer and consumer, adding value to the product with more Reducing the cost to the final consumer. This expressive productive activity has presented a duality. On the one hand, it is developed with the use of modern technologies, qualified human capital and pioneering ventures and; On the other hand, a technologically outdated production with insufficient technical assistance.