An oasis in the wilderness

the irrigated perimeter Várzeas de Sousa, PB

Abstract

This article is an experience report, while a representative of a farm, during professional activity in the irrigated perimeter of the Várzeas of Sousa-PB, from 2014 to 2020. The objective of this study is to report the social, environmental, and economic context of irrigators, demonstrating the importance of water resources for an arid region, the multiple uses of water, environmental problems, social conflicts and the problems caused by drought, and how everything converges to a single point. Thus, looked for demonstrating the way of life of irrigators and the problems of their daily lives, with the perspective of correlating theory and practice. Through the theoretical approach of literature and field experience, starting from the context of the irrigated perimeter as an oasis, capable of generating wealth and conflicts, where everything revolves around water.