SOUSA, L. C. F. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3435080373196435; SOUSA, Luci Cleide Farias Soares.
Resumen:
Beekeeping is an activity expanding in many countries, also in Brazil is
experiencing a significant growth in its production. The potential to generate
employment and income it has, as well as forming an important mechanism for
promoting economic and social large segments of the rural population, who form the
largest portion of this activity among workers. By the above, this research aimed to
conduct a socio-economic and environmental study, as well as to verify the
sustainability in beekeeping in rural settlements Acauã Jacu and Fortuna, located in the
municipalities of Aparecida , Pombal and Jericó , in Paraíba State respectively. Data
collection on the agents involved in this activity took place through the use of
questionnaires and conducting semi -structured, applied directly with beekeepers and
leaders of the settlements under study. For the index of quality of life data presented in
communities Acauã, Jacu and Fortuna, showed that 100 % of beekeepers surveyed have
at least one of the assets of groups 1 , 2 and 3 , the settlement Acauã presented with the
highest rates of 0.7222 . The index of capital settlement Acauã also obtained a higher
value around 0.9429, being superior to the others. Environmental index for the highest
value was found in the settlement with Fortuna order value of 0.3571, being superior to
the other; put a low value when compared to other works. Honey production in the
settlements surveyed revealed that beekeepers of Fortune had a higher production and
consequent productivity of approximately 2522 kg / year which represents a yield of
10.3 kg / hive. Sustainability index for the highest value was found in the settlement
Acauã with value 0.6646, and the environmental index contributed most negatively to
that sustainability was low. However, the settlements surveyed require more research so
that it can be larger on the sustainability of the activity in the region.
