Licenciamento ambiental x conscientização do produtor: situação atual das areas de produção de arroz em Cachoeira do Sul, RS

Abstract

Environmental Licensing is one of the tools used in order to preserve natural resources for future generations by promoting sustainable management practices, especially in agricultural activities that use resources like water, in this study, irrigated rice. The rice is a traditional practice in several regions of Rio Grande do Sul, and many farmers plan their crops relying on own resources, however, most need of credit lines for its implementation. Currently, the banking agencies' requirements for the release of credit following a series of requirements, among them the Environmental Licensing of acreage and Water Management Award. This study aims to evaluate the current situation in the areas of rice production in Cachoeira do Sul in relation to obtaining the licensing and environmental conservation. For this, data were collected through interviews, and based on these findings, held talks with the producers. It can be observed that the majority of respondents unaware of the true meaning of Environmental Law, because it complies Licensing aiming only to agricultural finance. The research demonstrated the need to work with themes related to environmental preservation, with more direct support and intensive research and extension agencies, so that, together, find solutions for a sustainable farm management.