The diffusion of agribusiness in the savannas of the brazilian mid-northern region and in irrigated areas of the northeastern caatinga

Abstract

Current analysis compares regions inserted within the economic context through the diffusion of agribusiness: the savannas of the Brazilian mid-northern region, specialized in grain production, and irrigated areas of the northeastern caatinga, predominantly with fruit trees. They are considered Agribusiness Productive Regions (APR) since there have regional hubs with enterprises and holdings for their consolidation of agricultural chains in their influence zones, limited by Immediate Geographic Region elaborated by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). Grouping analysis identified the intensity of their similarities and differences. Results show that the Barreiras (BA) region demonstrated a higher level since it has a great number of enterprises involved in intensive grain planting. On the other hand, physical, climatic and infrastructure restrictions impair the arrival of other agribusiness agents. Results show that technology is a dominant factor since innovations affect productivity, diversification, harvest time and logistics. Companies are situated within such a context when they make available such services. Grouping of such elements makes APRs different from one another.