The Main Benefits of Apiculture And Impairments in its Development in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

  • Victor Fraile Sordi Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados – UFGD
  • Madalena Maria Schlindwein Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados – UFGD
Keywords: Bees, Impairments, Honey, Sustainability

Abstract

There is a growing concern with sustainable production activities which simultaneously improve the populations´ life quality and conserve the environment. Apiculture is an alternative of sustainable production activity. Current analysis discusses the main benefits of apiculture activity and identifies the main impairments for the development of the activity in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. People involved in this activity were interviewed. Although results showed a series of potential economical, social and environmental advantages, impairments comprised lack of technical knowledge and the absence of incentives and support by the government.

Author Biographies

Victor Fraile Sordi, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados – UFGD
Mestrando em Agronegócios pela Faculdade de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Economia - FACE da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados – UFGD, Dourados, MS, Brasil.
Madalena Maria Schlindwein, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados – UFGD
Docente do curso de Pós-Graduação em Agronegócios na Faculdade de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Economia - FACE da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados – UFGD, Dourados, MS, Brasil
Published
2014-01-08
Section
Agrobusiness