Causes and Rural Exodus Aftermath in Northeastern Brazil

Abstract

RESUMO:O presente artigo apresenta resultados de estudos que tem por objetivo fornecer informações sobre o êxodo rural na região Nordeste, visando incentivar as organizações governamentais a promover movimentos sociais no campo que priorize o pequeno agricultor a desenvolver suas atividades agrícolas. Entre as causas desse processo, a falta de emprego e o poder atrativo que as cidades exercem sobre a população rural, são as mais frequentes. Diante disso, as informações apresentadas neste trabalho serão de fundamental relevância para a criação de políticas públicas visando o aperfeiçoamento do pequeno agricultor com técnicas agrícolas.Palavras-chave: Migrações. Subsídio. Geração de emprego e renda. CAUSES AND RURAL EXODUS AFTERMATH IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL SUMMARY: This article presents results of studies which aims to provide information on the rural exodus in theNortheast, aiming to encourage government organizations to promote social movements in the field that prioritizes small farmers to develop their agricultural activities. Among the causes of this process, the lack of jobs and the attractive power that cities have on the rural population, are the most frequent. Therefore, the information presented in this paper will be of key importance for the creation of public policies for the improvement of small farmers with agricultural techniques.

Socioeconomic and phytosanitary diagnosis of fruit farming in Rolim de Moura, RO, Brazil

“…In the other families, there was a migration of the youngest members to the urban area, in search of an industrial and/or logistical labor market, which reduced the workforce for fruit growing. This migration is caused by numerous difficulties in the production, therefore, the producers seek better living conditions in the city (Fonseca et al, 2015). However, they do not always find such "better conditions" and, ultimately, they face unemployment problems due to lack of professional qualifications.…”