Estruturação de um projeto de horta natural de hortaliças folhosas e ervas: um estudo de caso em Dourados-MS

Abstract

Production engineering can help preparation for natural gardening projects. Thus, the objective of this work is to make a natural garden of leafy vegetables and herbs in Dourados-MS. After research, it was possible to identify the great potential in the chosen region, although conversely, the dominant reality existing (reckless use of pesticides) in the area of Mato Grosso do Sul makes it difficult to apply a sustainable and healthy garden project. However, with the use of project management, we can verify a greater ease, practicality and visibility of the necessary resources and vital points that must be considered and monitored to make the system work. With the help of project management, the process can become easier, more practical and give more visibility to the resources that are necessary and the most important points to be considered and monitored to make the natural gardening project happen. In order to support this work, several researches were carried out, informal interviews with people and professionals involved in natural agriculture systems, healthy food merchants,suppliers of seedlings and other raw materials, agronomists and engineers, as well as visits to places where natural foods are produced. In this way, an exploratory research with a qualitative approach was conducted along with a case study. At the end of the project organization, it was concluded that it is possible to put the Project into practice in the region of Dourados, if the initial premises of the project are met. Thereby, through cost management it will be possible to predict, plan and monitor expenditures in order to stay under the estimated budget. In addition, in line with these principles, the system will be able to meet customer requirements, the quality standard and, mainly, to be in line with organic and natural production legislation. Finally, according to the cost and schedule management, respectively, the project will cost around R$ 783,286.00 and will present results in about 4 years.