SANTOS, L. F. B.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5879044967736180; SANTOS, Lúcia de Fátima Brito.
Resumen:
Irrigation is a viable alternative for agricultural cultivation in regions with few or
irregular pluviometric indices, such as the northeastern semi-arid region in which the
Irrigated Perimeter Irrigation District Várzeas de Sousa is located. It is estimated that
about seventy percent of the food that comes to the tables in our homes comes from
family farming. The general objective of the study was to describe the consequences of
prolonged drought for the agricultural production chain of the small producers of
Irrigation District Irrigated Perimeter Várzeas de Sousa. The literature review dealt with
agroindustry systems, family agriculture and the issue of water scarcity. Regarding the
methodology, the research was exploratory and descriptive, with technical procedures of
field study and documentary, of quantitative approach. Data were collected through the
use of the collection instrument with fifteen multiple choice questions and were opened
and distributed in three dimensions: demographic, environmental and production
indicators. It was concluded that the agricultural production of PIVAS family farmers
needs specialized technical assistance that can guarantee local activity.