Papel da mandioca no sistema em produção de Nhacoongo e Cumbana

Abstract

The present work was carried out in the nhacoomgo and cumbana cells, located in the district of inharrime, jangamo respectively, inhambane province, with the aim of studying the role of cassava in the production system in the region, facing the lack of information on information about the contribution of cassava in the production system, the description of the components of the production system and their interconnection (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA) For the collection of information we used the drr (rural rapid diagnosis) as a method, semi-structured interviews, direct observation in the field, square method for income estimation. On the last day of work, he met with the interviewees for participatory feedback, as this is a criterion used to assess the data collected. The family, crops, animals, trees or forest and commercialization components are part of the production system of these cells. And a low-potential system according to its characteristics. Cassava cultivation is very important in the region as it has a undemanding production process, it grows in dry and low fertility areas. It is the second most produced in terms of cultivated area after maize, and is produced more in nhacoomgo than in cumbana. The problems encountered are related to the non-existence of an extension network, weak infrastructures, absence of agricultural development programs, lack of investment capital and opportunities outside agriculture