Da terra ao sol: o desafio da produção, processamento e comercialização nos assentamentos do RS

Abstract

This study aims to understand the importance of agro-industrialization to the rural settlements and the main difficulties encountered in implementing the Program Terra Sol, National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform (INCRA) in the State of Rio Grande do Sul The motivations for the realization of study are based on monitoring the implementation of the Programme for the years 2009 and 2010, mainly with regard to agreements made in 2006 and presented a series of problems, some of which still prevent the start of operation of the projects promoted. The methodological procedures include monitoring the management groups, conducting semi-structured interviews with representatives of the institutions involved, reading and theoretical research on the topic. Data analysis has observed that the deficiency of organizational structures and management policies of Cooperatives imply difficulties in the maintenance of agro-industries and mining expansion projects of the enterprises. Therefore, the lack of planning in the medium and long term combined with a lack of clarity about the role of agro-industrialization in some settlements, brings significant implications in the process of consolidation of units.