Aspectos Socioeconômicos da Cultura do Feijão-caupi, Parnaíba - Pi

Abstract

Cowpea is an important grain-producing crop responsible for much of Brazil's agricultural trade. The strong demand for the crop can be explained by its low production cost, high nutritional value and reduced crop losses. The present study aimed to analyze the socioeconomic aspects of cowpea culture in the Lagoa da Prata district, in Parnaíba-PI. Specific objectives: Describe about cowpea culture; identify the positive and negative factors of culture for family production in the Lagoa da Prata neighborhood; specify the area planted, quantity produced, cost of production and marketing. The methodology used primary data through the application of questionnaires and secondary data through books, articles and journals. The research is qualitative and quantitative, being a case study. From the universe of research 60 settlers, a sample of 28 families was extracted. For analysis of the research we used the computer program Excel to tabulate the collected data. Cowpea production is considered of paramount importance for family farming in the region, as it provides food, nutritional and employment security and income for smallholders in the Lagoa da Prata district of Parnaíba-Piauí.