DINÂMICA DA PRODUÇÃO AGRÍCOLA NO MUNICÍPIO DE PALMITINHO / RS ENTRE OS ANOS DE 1988 E 2017

Abstract

This work aimed to analyze the dynamics of agricultural production in the last 30 years and the associated environmental impacts in the municipality of Palmitinho, northwest of Rio Grande do Sul. Data were obtained from the Sistema IBGE de Recuperação Automática. Thematic maps of land use and land cover, relief and spatial distribution of pig and poultry farms were generated in order to support data analysis. In the analyzed period, the area used for the planting temporary crops decreased by 87.7%. Some of these areas were converted into pastures, and the rest being in natural regeneration. Livestock production stand out intensive production of pigs and poultry and, dairy cattle. The agricultural activities developed in the municipality, although of great economic and social importance, have caused a strong pressure on natural resources, mainly soil and water.