Viabilidade econômica da produção de caju (Anacardium occidentale L.)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the economic feasibility of a cashew plantation through costs and revenues of the production of chestnut and peduncle. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis was conducted to demonstrate the influence of the variables: production of the peduncle; chestnut production; peduncle price; chestnut price, and the cost of implementation in the profitability of production. For this research was used these methods: net present value (NPV); internal rate of return (IRR); equivalent periodic value (EPV); and benefit/cost ratio (B/C). For sensitivity analysis were made variations of + 30% and -30% in the variables. The project proved to be feasible, with NVP=R$ 212,690.45/ha; IRR = 57%; VPE = R $ 20,245.13/ha; and B/C = 1.79. The sensitivity analysis showed that the variable chestnut price influenced more in the NVP and IRR than the others. We concluded that the dwarf cashew production is feasible. The sensitivity analysis showed that even with variations around ±30% in the most influential characteristics the profitability was positive, which gives certainty to the producer as to the return on your investment.