Segurança alimentar: uma análise a partir do uso da terra

Abstract

The impact of the production of cane sugar versus other food production has been discussed globally, emphasizing equity in land use in the supply of these products - food and fuel. This approach also interferes in the form of composition of land structure that houses the products offered and demanded by individuals. This concern is related to a significant contribution in food production that Brazil has, linked to potential raised for biofuel production, especially in states with large tracts of land . In this sense, the general objective of this research was to analyze the change in use land - food for biofuels - affects food security in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS). To achieve this purpose unleashed three specific objectives, namely: to determine the dynamics of land use between sugar cane and other food crops in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul; Identify the composition of land structure in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul; and examine whether there was a change in the agrarian structure in Mato Grosso do Sul. To respond to the purpose we used the Shift-Share model, which has examined the cultures that has the ability to replace certain crops. Following held the Pearson correlation and Spearman correlation, aiming to find out which one best illustrated the relationship between cultures. With regard to land ownership, we adopted the specialization indicators - Location Quotient, coefficient of specialization and Theil index, and later a historical series analysis of formatting the number of establishments and their areas in order to monitor their progress. The results showed that while the expansion of cultivation of cane sugar in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul has affected the food production areas, yet does not compromise food safety.