Dairy production in the state of Paraná: socieconomic and technical characterisation

Authors

  • Angelita Bazotti Instituto Parananense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - IPARDES
  • Louise Ronconi de Nazareno Instituto Paranaense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - IPARDES
  • Marisa Sugamosto Instituto Paranaense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - IPARDES

Keywords:

Cow’s milk, Rural producer, Technology, Regionalization

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to diagnose the dairy sector in the State of Paraná, approaching socioeconomic and technical aspects, particularly the technology applied to milk production. Emphasis was given to the families of producers, the productive process and the applied technology. The analysis regarded two aggregation levels: Paraná and the main milk production regions of the state. The results show great heterogeneity between these regions and among market-oriented producers. The Center-Oriental region has a relevant number of producers using high technological standards, while West and South West regions display significant production growth and advances in technology adoption. Considering the whole State of Paraná, remarkable production and productivity expansion were noticed. Animal genetic improvement and advances in handling techniques were also observed. Some factors, however, may complicate the state’s dairy development, such as high proportion of mixed breed animals, little usage of artificial insemination, and restrictions to technical assistance.

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Author Biographies

Angelita Bazotti, Instituto Parananense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - IPARDES

Mestre em Sociologia pela Universidade Federal do Paraná e técnica do Núcleo de Socioeconomia Rural do IPARDES

Louise Ronconi de Nazareno, Instituto Paranaense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - IPARDES

Mestre em Ciência Política pela Universidade de São Paulo. Técnica do Núcleo de Estudos Populacionais e Sociais.

Marisa Sugamosto, Instituto Paranaense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - IPARDES

Mestre em Sociologia pela Universidade Federal do Paraná.

Published

2012-12-12

How to Cite

Bazotti, A., Nazareno, L. R. de, & Sugamosto, M. (2012). Dairy production in the state of Paraná: socieconomic and technical characterisation. Revista Paranaense De Desenvolvimento - RPD, (123), 213–234. Retrieved from https://ipardes.emnuvens.com.br/revistaparanaense/article/view/73