CAUSES AND RURAL EXODUS AFTERMATH IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL

Abstract

This article presents results of studies which aims to provide information on the rural exodus in the Northeast, 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.