Abstract
ABSTRACT Strawberry production in the south part of Rio Grande do Sul has already been consolidated and, recently, this production has undergone several changes in its cultivation system. The profile of the strawberry producers in this region, and the cultivation systems they use, considering socioeconomic and technological characterization, had not been formally studied since then. This study aimed to characterize the socioeconomic profile of producers, as well as the strawberry production system. Data were obtained through a questionnaire, with questions related to the socioeconomic aspects of the producers and the technical aspects of their cultivation systems. Most of the interviewed producers are male, 26-50 years old, owing up to 20 hectares land, with a monthly income of up to four minimum wages and relying only on family labor. They are considered family producers and have already been growing strawberries in substrate, or are interested in using this modern soilless culture system.
Highlights
Qual o perfil dos produtores de morango da região sul do RS e o que pensam sobre o cultivo em substrato?
A maioria dos produtores entrevistados é do sexo masculino, de 26 a 50 anos, possuem propriedades de até 20 hectares, renda mensal de até quatro salários mínimos e contam apenas com a mão de obra da família, por isso são considerados agricultores familiares e já cultivam ou têm interesse em cultivar morango em substrato
Strawberry is grown in small areas (Madail, 2008) and, in Rio Grande do Sul, strawberry crop represents the main income source for many family farmers, being a consolidated activity in several regions of this state (Lazarotto & Fioravanço, 2011)
Summary
Qual o perfil dos produtores de morango da região sul do RS e o que pensam sobre o cultivo em substrato?. In many municipalities of the south part of Rio Grande do Sul, the cultivation of strawberry in protected environment, using substrate as an alternative of conventional cultivation in soil, has been increasing significantly in the last years. This cultivation system was first described by Bortolozzo et al (2007) as being a system presenting several advantages, when compared to a conventional system, considering labor optimization, the best ergonomic comfort and reduced pesticide use. There is no knowledge about the producers’ point of view and the level of adoption of this new technology and more detailed characteristics of the areas where strawberries are grown in the south part of the state
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