Capacidade de recuperação e desempenho das culturas alimentares no MATOPIBA: Impactos e desafios.

Abstract

This study sought to evaluate the recovery capacity of food crops (rice, beans, cassava, and corn) in the MATOPIBA region. The cultivation of rice, beans, and cassava largely originates from family farming, which plays a crucial role in feeding the population and supplying the local market. Additionally, it is essential for job creation, income generation, and, most importantly, maintaining food security. To assess the recovery capacity of these crops, an Agricultural Resilience Index was con-structed for each crop and state during the period from 2002 to 2021. The results show that the states of Maranhão and Bahia exhibited a downward trend in resilience for the cultivation of rice, beans, and cassava. The state of Tocantins stands out as the only state showing an upward trend in recovery capacity for all crops. Regarding corn and soybean cultivation across the four states, a growing trend in recovery capacity was observed.