Analysis of the New Frontier of Soybean Production in Brazil

Abstract

Brazil is one of the main country growers in soybean production. With the purpose to maintain this position, the production is going to the new areas in the country seeking the low cost of land. In this sense, the Piaui state appears as a new frontier of growth. However, it causes a direct impact on infrastructure in the corridor of exportation. The study intends to analyze the production of soybean in Piauí state, Brazil, and the main logistics barriers. The work was carried out through qualitative research that allowed to characterize the producers regarding the size, productivity, costs, the origin of the input, transport, and issues in logistics infrastructure. The results showed the competitive advantages of soybean production in Piaui, as well as the main challenges pointed out by producers.