Multifunctionality of agriculture: proposal of a measurement method

Multifunctionality of agriculture: proposal of a measurement method

The multifunctionality of agriculture is a concept of complex apprehension expressing the multiple functions of agriculture beyond agricultural production. The objective of this text is to present a method of evaluating the elements of multifunctionality among the family farmers of the Centro Sul / RS territory seeking to understand its formative aspects and produce insights for the actions of Rural Extension. A method of analysis based on four dimensions (social and cultural, natural and landscape resources, socioeconomic and food security) was constructed and, within them, the creation of indicators based on 960 interviews with rural families. It was concluded that, as strengths of the method of measuring multifunctionality, there was an expansion of the analytical perspective; The process incorporated a set of interlaced dimensions that produced a systemic synergy in the analysis. It was considered as fragilities of the method that the use of the feature of subdivision of multifunctionality in dimension produced Cartesian characteristics that can bias the view of the interactions, and the option of indicators is always a choice of authors being subject to criticism. However, in general terms, it was understood that this method allowed for a systemic notion of a concept of difficult apprehension and sprouted innovative elements. The study also pointed to the potential of the territory for a process of transformation, such as the existence of an active social fabric and reserve areas that preserve the landscape and biodiversity.

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Main Authors: Cotrim, Décio Souza, Canever, Mario Duarte, Herbsthofer, Stefanie, Santos, Ivaneli Schreinert dos
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Published: Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata 2018
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spelling rev-revagro-ar-article-61492019-11-16T18:36:06Z Multifunctionality of agriculture: proposal of a measurement method Multifuncionalidade da agricultura: proposta de um método de mensuração Multifuncionalidade da agricultura: proposta de um método de mensuração Cotrim, Décio Souza Canever, Mario Duarte Herbsthofer, Stefanie Santos, Ivaneli Schreinert dos diversificación tejido social tabaco análisis multifuncional ambiental Diversification tobacco multifunctional analysis social fabric environmental diversificação tecido social tabaco análise multifuncional ambiental The multifunctionality of agriculture is a concept of complex apprehension expressing the multiple functions of agriculture beyond agricultural production. The objective of this text is to present a method of evaluating the elements of multifunctionality among the family farmers of the Centro Sul / RS territory seeking to understand its formative aspects and produce insights for the actions of Rural Extension. A method of analysis based on four dimensions (social and cultural, natural and landscape resources, socioeconomic and food security) was constructed and, within them, the creation of indicators based on 960 interviews with rural families. It was concluded that, as strengths of the method of measuring multifunctionality, there was an expansion of the analytical perspective; The process incorporated a set of interlaced dimensions that produced a systemic synergy in the analysis. It was considered as fragilities of the method that the use of the feature of subdivision of multifunctionality in dimension produced Cartesian characteristics that can bias the view of the interactions, and the option of indicators is always a choice of authors being subject to criticism. However, in general terms, it was understood that this method allowed for a systemic notion of a concept of difficult apprehension and sprouted innovative elements. The study also pointed to the potential of the territory for a process of transformation, such as the existence of an active social fabric and reserve areas that preserve the landscape and biodiversity. A multifuncionalidade da agricultura é um conceito de complexa apreensão e expressa as múltiplas funções da agricultura para além da produção agropecuária. O objetivo desse texto é apresentar um método de avaliação dos elementos da multifuncionalidade junto aos agricultores familiares do território Centro Sul/RS buscando entender os seus aspectos formadores e produzir insights para as ações de Extensão Rural. Foi construído um método de análise baseado em quatro dimensões (social e cultural, recursos naturais e paisagísticos, socioeconômica e segurança alimentar) e, dentro delas, a criação de indicadores baseados em 960 entrevistas realizadas com famílias rurais. Concluiu-se que, como pontos fortes do método de mensuração da multifuncionalidade ocorreu uma ampliação da perspectiva analítica; e o processo incorporou um conjunto de dimensões entrelaçadas que produziu uma sinergia sistêmica na análise. Foi considerado como fragilidades do método que o uso do recurso de subdivisão da multifuncionalidade em dimensão produziu características cartesianas que podem enviesar a visão das interações, e a opção dos indicadores sempre é uma escolha dos autores sendo sujeita a críticas. Porém, no cômputo geral, entendeu-se que esse método possibilitou uma noção sistêmica de um conceito de difícil apreensão e brotou elementos inovadores. O estudo também apontou potencialidades do território para um processo de transformação, como a existência de um ativo tecido social e de áreas de reserva que preservam a paisagem e a biodiversidade. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata 2018-11-06 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículo evaluado por pares Peer reviewed article application/pdf https://revistas.unlp.edu.ar/revagro/article/view/6149 Journal of the Agronomy College; Vol. 116 No. 3 (2017): Edición Especial: "50 aniversario de la formación en Extensión Rural" Revista de la Facultad de Agronomía; Vol. 116 Núm. 3 (2017): Edición Especial: "50 aniversario de la formación en Extensión Rural" Journal de la Faculté d'Agronomie; Vol. 116 No. 3 (2017): Edición Especial: "50 aniversario de la formación en Extensión Rural" Revista da Faculdade de Agronomia; v. 116 n. 3 (2017): Edición Especial: "50 aniversario de la formación en Extensión Rural" 1669-9513 0041-8676 spa https://revistas.unlp.edu.ar/revagro/article/view/6149/5095 Derechos de autor 2018 Décio Souza Cotrim, Mario Duarte Canever, Stefanie Herbsthofer, Ivaneli Schreinert dos Santos

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