O PERFIL DO PRONAF NA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR DE GUARANI DE GOIÁS: UMA INVESTIGAÇÃO SOBRE O SETOR DA PECUÁRIA LOCAL

Abstract

Family farming is one of the main forms of food production and contributes strongly to the country's economic development. The theme of this research focuses on programs aimed at family farming and its influence on the quality of life and income generation of rural producers in the municipality of Guarani de Goiás (GO). The National Program for Strengthening Family Agriculture (PRONAF) is one of the main lines of credit that benefit such farmers in Brazil. The research problem of this study comprises: What is the perception of rural producers in Guarani de Goiás regarding the level of contribution and participation of those covered due to the use of rural credit? This study sought to analyze perceptions about rural credit, based on Pronaf, from the perspective of rural producers in the municipality of Guarani de Goiás, in the context of income generation and quality of life on rural properties. For this, it was carried out a qualitative case study, with data collection, through interviews with closed questions, seeking to understand the main sources of income of farmers related to which investment activity This research observes that PRONAF has a relevant impact in the context of the interviewees, above all, for the development and modernization of agricultural properties, promoting profitability and quality of life.