A PERCEPÇÃO DO PRODUTOR RURAL SOBRE A PRODUÇÃO DE MEL NA REGIÃO DO VALE DO IVINHEMA EM MATO GROSSO DO SUL

Abstract

Small producers have gained prominence in agriculture in recent years. Beekeeping has been standing out and contributing to the economy and as it is an activity considered to have low maintenance costs compared to the financial return, beekeeping has become a great production alternative for small rural producers. Therefore, this research aims to identify the rural producer's perception of honey production, on a small family property, in the Vale do Ivinhema region in Mato Grosso do Sul. Using a qualitative approach, carrying out a semi-structured interview with a honey producer in the region. The results indicate that the beekeeper has an easier time managing the boxes, in addition to the apiary being in a region with a lot of vegetation, consequently, the supply of natural food for the bees is greater, which reduces the frequency of introduction. food by the beekeeper and provide greater production, it was also possible to identify that the initial cost for the activity is considered low, with few items needed. It can be seen that the difficulties in relation to management are minimal. However, there is a certain difficulty for the producer in managing the financial aspect, income and expenses.