Análise do perfil dos estabelecimentos formais da bacia leiteira no município de Itaqui-RS

Abstract

The border region west of state of Rio Grande do Sul economy is based on farming, which is notable for rice cultivation and cattle. This historical context that gives foundation for the economy of the western frontier gaucho comes gradually giving room for diversification of production gleaming new outbreaks to agricultural activities, such as is found in dairy production. In the regionIn the region west of Rio Grande do Sul, in the municipality of Itaqui, milk production is relatively new and is contributing to the economic development of the region, and is a new alternative source of income for small and medium producers seeking options diversify its productive driving, which was primarily agricultural. In this context, the aim of this study is to analyze the profile of formal establishments in the dairy in the municipality of Itaqui. These data will be important to identify potential and constraints to the expansion of production and marketing in the dairy. Based on the characteristics and nature of the investigation, this study fits into a qualitative research method and uses the case study. The research tools were used the literature review (to compose the theoretical body of work), observation and interview (for conducting the field work). Finally, this study will contribute to the knowledge and development of the dairy industry in the municipality of Itaqui, in addition to profiling the producer in the region. The results identified the producers and their establishments in the typology of modern unconventional with intensive production to pasture. In conclusion, this study allowed the characterization of the current reality of establishments in the milk chain in the municipality of Itaqui - RS, emphasizing ways to increase the economic potential of rural households and providing material for future studies.