Quais Informações o censo agropecuário traz sobre as práticas de manejo do solo no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul?

Abstract

Comparing the adoption of agricultural practices among rural producers in Mato Grosso do Sul, through the Agricultural Census, is the main objective of this study. This comparative analysis, based on data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), allows an understanding of the changes that occurred in soil management practices between 2006 and 2017. The Agricultural Census plays an important role in providing comprehensive information on the profile of the producers, characteristics of the properties and agricultural production, supporting a quantitative methodological approach. The use of the Paired T Test offers insights into significant changes over this period, evidencing an increase in the adoption of sustainable practices, such as level planting, but also showing a reduction in the average for slope protection, in 2017. However, the persistent share from producers who have not yet adopted such practices emphasizes the continuing importance of awareness, resource allocation and effective policies to boost agricultural sustainability in Mato Grosso do Sul.