O amendoim em Cumbana e Nhacoongo: seu papel no sistema de produção

Abstract

The present work is the result of an investigation carried out in the localities of nhacoongo and cumbana. Its objective was to compare the production systems of the two locations, identifying and analyzing the factors of production, their limitations and causes, the role of peanut farming in the system and identifying possible solutions to the problems presented by the farmers. Data collection, during field research, was multidisciplinary with the use of rapid rural diagnosis. Data collection techniques were based on semi-structured interviews, direct field observations and group discussions with confrontation of ideas. The research results show that the nhacoongo and cumbana production systems are of low potential, consisting mainly of household, crops, animal husbandry and market. Peanut crops have a very important role in the region, although in recent years, production has been decreasing. The problems encountered are related to weak infrastructure, non-existence of the extension network, drought, lack of capital for investment, lack of Fruit processing and other opportunities outside of agriculture