Abstract:Brazil is a major producer of bananas and knowing the fruit's production chain is essential to improve production efficiency. This study aimed to characterize the main actors and technical aspects of banana farming in the municipality of Botucatu, SP. The information was obtained by sampling in farmlands. In the municipality, cultivation takes place on small farms, with the family as the main responsible for production and management. Fertilizers and pesticides are obtained mainly outside the property. The cro… Show more
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