Práticas agroecológicas na roça sem queima e organização do trabalho familiar na comunidade Barra do Leme, Pentecoste, Ceará

Abstract

Analyze the relationship between the use of agroecological practices and the organization of family labor in Barra do Leme, Pentecost community, Ceará is the goal of this study. The research was conducted from a case study, where participant observation and non-directive interviews were used to collect field data. The methodological approach was both qualitatively and quantitatively. The practice observed was swidden without burning held by all members of the community. This practice changed the relationship of the community farmers with the swidden. Among other aspects observed, it was revealed decreased duration the cultivation cycle which now begin only with the onset of the rains; fixation of farmers in growing areas, discouraging the use of new cultivation areas the adoption of the manuring as a form of alternative to soil fertilization by burn; and the increase of livestock farming in the community.