Análise do impacto da produção da castanha de cajú para desenvolvimento do sector familiar no posto administrativo Marracuene-sede, distrito de Marracuene 2009-2013

Abstract

Cashew nut production in Mozambique is one of the activities considered important for the important for the socio-economic development of the country. The objective of this work is to to analyze the impact of cashew nut production on the development of the family sector in Marracuene Marracuene-Sede Administrative Post in the period 2009-2013. The data analyzed in this work, were obtained through semi-structured interviews and direct observation. and direct observation. The interviews, were directed to the chestnut producers of the family sector, as well as to INCAJU staff. For this purpose we defined a sample sample of 107 producers, selected on the basis of non-random sampling by accessibility. random sampling by accessibility. Two employees were interviewed, selected on the basis of non-random sampling by typology. non-random sampling by typicality. For data analysis, we used the static SSPS 15.0 and Excel 2007, which allowed the calculation of descriptive statistics creation of tables and graphs. The results of the research reveal that the production of cashew cashew nut production in the Administrative Post Marracuene-Headquarters is dominated by small producers, where less than half less than half of the producers are producing with cashew trees originating from seedlings grafted from seedlings grafted from INCAJU. The producers have the spraying, pruning, and intercropping as the main the main treatments performed for the management of cashew trees. It was also found that more than half 67% of the producers are not integrated in the commercialization process, being that the quantities produced are for family consumption. During the period under analysis 79 200 kg of cashew nuts were commercialized, generating an income of 913 900, 00 It is important to mention that the income from the commercialization of cashew nuts contributes contributes in some way to improve the quality of life of the family sector producers because through this, producers face expenses such as the purchase of food education of household members, purchase of clothes and household utensils. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)