A produção da banana e seus impactos socioeconômicos no desenvolvimento da microrregião de Araguaína - TO

Abstract

The production of banana chain has established significant changes over the years, especially for small and medium producers. This study aimed to investigate the production chain of banana, highlighting its transformation and its socio-economic impacts in the development of microregion of Araguaína-TO. Specifically searched: I) the existence of government programs that assess the economic and social development from the production of banana chain in rural property Céu Azul; II) verifies what its prospects for regional development; and III) analyze through case study, socioeconomic transformations, through the productive chain of banana. The study is classified as a case study, based on literature review, with qualitative approach and exploratory and descriptive research, looking for understanding and description of the production chain. The results can be perceived the improvement in the chain from the handling techniques used in the stages of the production process of the banana cultivation, as well as the benefits acquired in the region through agricultural activity, providing employability for rural dwellers, located between the cities of Araguaína and Babaçulândia, making contributing economic and social development of the region.