Characterization of major crop management in the buffer zone of Vila Velha State Park, state of Paraná, Brazil
The objective of this paper is to contribute to the implementation of less-impacting farming practices in environmentally sensitive areas. Vila Velha State Park is located in Campos Gerais, a region of high-technology agriculture. Typical farming systems in the park's buffer zone were identified in visits, and characterized in consultations with experts, agronomists, retailers and stakeholders. Three major systems (A, B and C) were described, considering the most common practices in crop rotation, choice of products and machinery operations for soybean and corn production. Systems A and B are characterized by high investment and technology level, though System A has more capital for investment. System C is typified by the use of service packages offered by commissioned retailers. Alternatives to mitigate environmental impact could potentially arise in experiments conducted in association with Farmers A and B, and through economic studies with Farmer C.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Editora da Universidade Estadual de Maringá - EDUEM
2008
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-86212008000200011 |
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