Relação entre financiamento e uso de tecnologias na agropecuária: Censo Agropecuário 2017

Abstract

Rural credit enables financing for the funding of agricultural production, investments, and marketing, contributing to food security and wealth generation. In this context, the objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between financing and the use of technologies in agriculture in the Midwest region, according to the 2017 Agricultural Census. Quantitative, descriptive, and documentary research strategies were used. The variables (financing; machinery/equipment, fertilizers, pesticides, limestone, irrigation, and storage) were characterized by descriptive statistics and the Spearman correlation coefficient. The socio-economic profile was characterized by age, education level of the manager, and total revenue of the agricultural establishment. The results showed a predominance of male managers, with a low proportion of young managers (aged 35 or younger). Mato Grosso do Sul has a higher frequency of women managing establishments. Mato Grosso is the state with the highest gross revenue. A positive and significant correlation was found between financing and technology indicators, highlighting the consolidation of the use of the technological package in the municipalities of the Midwest. This research contributes theoretically and practically by showing that these technologies are associated with rural credit, therefore fulfilling its purpose in this region. In practice, it expands the academic discussion regarding rural financing and the dependency on family succession in this sector, as well as reflections on the need to include new technology indicator variables in the next census, given the current technological advancements.