Caracterização de propriedades produtoras de leite em Xaxim-SC

Abstract

Despite the efforts of research and extension, many rural producers still do not have the habit of analyzing and correcting the soil, although the importance of this practice is already known, with this, they end up spending resources on fertilizers and correctives, without even knowing the real need of the area. This work had the intention of making a comparison between rural properties that produce milk and that have milk as a source of primary or secondary income, considering the different areas used for pasture or food production (silage) for cattle. This work is a case study that was developed in 20 dairy farms, seeking to understand the characterization of these farms. In general, we sought to know the amount of area, number of animals, average production, phytosanitary problems and soil management. The results obtained showed that the properties are characterized by being of family agriculture, with small areas and mostly having the dairy activity as the main source of income. Another important factor is the low adherence of farmers to soil analysis and to make the necessary corrections, which can be explained by the lack of technical guidance. It was possible to conclude from this study that the dairy properties in the city of XaximSC do not have technical guidance and supervision to carry out proper soil management, thus, fertilization is often done incorrectly, without grounding in soil analysis. And based on this, expenses related to fertilization on properties that do not carry out soil analysis rise in relation to producers who carry out the analysis and make the necessary corrections.