Análise sobre condições de viabilidade econômica e financeira em uma associação de agricultores familiares, com produção orgânica, na região da Cantuquiriguaçu/PR

Abstract

The research theme sought to identify economic and financial results in production units in an association of family farmers located in the region of the Territory of Citizenship Cantuquiriguaçu in Paraná with organic production to assess indicators of viability. The general objective was to analyze the viability conditions of the production units in an association of family farmers, with an organic production system in the region of the Territory of Citizenship Cantuquiriguaçu/PR. To achieve the general objective, the following specific objectives were defined: a) Characterize and theoretically contextualize organic production systems and their role in rural development; b) Identify the economic and financial results of an association of family farmers with an organic production system, located in the region of the Territory of Citizenship Cantuquiriguaçu/PR; c) To analyze the economic and financial viability of an association of family farmers with an organic production system, located in the Território da Cidadania region of Cantuquiriguaçu/PR. Regarding the method, a case study with exploratory and descriptive research was used. As for data collection, we used primary data with a predominantly qualitative approach. The instruments for data collection were interviews (one in person and via whatsapp). The economic feasibility analysis was based on the annual cash flow for the case study, using the economic indicators Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Simple and Discounted Payback and Profitability Index (IL) for a six-year planning horizon. As for the results found in the indicators mentioned above, it is concluded that in economic terms the investment starts to have positive results after 11.61 years, that is, during the ninth year. Thus, based on the surveys carried out, the Association of Farmers is willing to seek better results in its productive activity, seeking to increase the income of member families, either through collective action in association or by offering organic products.