Análise do contributo de educação ambiental na promoção de uso de fertilizantes orgânicos na produção agrícola no Bairro de Infulene

Abstract

This research focused on Analyzing the Contribution of Environmental Education in Promoting the Use of Organic Fertilizers in Agricultural Production in the Infulene Neighborhood. In terms of methodology, the research adopted a qualitative, descriptive approach. Data was obtained through semi-structured interviews and structured nonparticipant observation. The sample consisted of 14 farmers chosen non-probabilistically for convenience. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA) The data was analyzed using Bardin's (2011) content analysis technique and indicates that farmers in the Influene neighborhood use both organic and chemical fertilizers, but many of them choose to use chemical fertilizers because of their ability to accelerate crop growth and so farmers can harvest and sell their produce quickly. It was also noted that there are farmers who only use organic fertilizers, although this number is small. It was also noted that AE can promote the use of organic fertilizers through AE programs, such as awarenessraising talks. Farmers who already use organic fertilizers are recommended to encourage other farmers who use chemical fertilizers to use organic fertilizers and to join existing associations.