Agrofloresta como método de plantio sustentável: mapeamento do desenvolvimento em Londrina e região

Abstract

The agroforestry model has been seen as a social technology method and its visibility is increasing in the worldwide scenario, once it has the capability to be the answer to the environmental problems we face nowadays. It is an agricultural production model that integrates trees and agricultural production. It can be a crucial tool in the fight against rural poverty, in family farming, in the conservation of natural resources as was in ensuring food security. In this way, the main objective of this research will be mapping local properties that use agroforestry methods in planting foods for consumption and/or sale, collecting data about the productivity capacity, in addition to sustainability and quality of life indices. For this purpose, field research was used to identify the agroforestry model based on a survey. From the collected results, it was noticed that 50% of the mapped properties are located in the urban perimeter and the other 50% are located in the rural area of Londrina and its region. Approximately 40% of those mapped use labor and reduced area, with 47% prioritizing sales and consumption. In addition, 58% of those mapped are the ones that sell and distribute the products. On the positive side, the improvement of soil and quality of life were highlighted. On the other hand, on the negative, labor, transportation, deadlines and scarce demand.