Local food systems: potential for new market connections for family farming

Abstract

In recent years, local food systems have come to be seen as a new possibility in creating markets for family farming. These systems are based on local production and consumption structures, with a primary focus on sustainability, locality and proximity. It is essential to understand the dynamics of these systems and their impact in the context of family farmers. Thus, this article seeks to identify in the literature the main theories and concepts used in the analysis of “local food systems”, verifying the state of the art of its theoretical elements related to the concept of “family farming” in Brazilian and international academia. The methodological procedure employed was a systematic literature review following the Methodi Ordinatio protocol, covering 30 articles indexed in the search portal Periódicos - Capes and in the database ProQuest. The main approaches included in this theme are presented in a summarized form, as well as the research gaps in the area are identified. The results show that these concepts involve themes such as local rural development, politicization of consumption, sustainability, market niches, agroecology, territorial valorization, and institutional programs.

Effects of technical assistance and rural extension actions on the quality of life of rural producers

“…The guidance on cooperatives and associations supports and promotes rural social organizations (associations and cooperatives) among farmers and their families, with the objective of encouraging collective efforts that strengthen political representation, increase economic gains, improve the production process, and integrate them with their respective communities. These actions have been the subject of study by government agencies linked to the agricultural sector, such as Emater and the Ministries of Agrarian Development (MDA) and Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA) (Souza et al, 2020).…”

Mažų Ūkių Interesų Atstovavimas Rinkoje Per Kooperatyvus: Poveikis Gamintojų Kainai

“…Kooperatyvų poveikio gamintojų kainai teorinis pagrindas Kooperatyvai viešosios politikos požiūriu yra laikomi konkurenciją skatinančiomis rinkos priemonėmis (Torgerson, Reynolds, Gray, 1998), nes jie paprastai suvokiami kaip konkurencinės jėgos, kurios pagerina netobulų rinkų veiklą ir padidina bendrą ekonominę gerovę (Hoffman, Royer, 1997). Oligopsoninėje rinkoje nedaug pirkėjų susiduria su daugybe gamintojų, todėl pirkėjų galia eISSN 2345-0355.…”

“…Taip mažinamos išlaidos ir darbo jėgos sąnaudos (Lutz, Smetschka, Grima, 2017). Kooperacija ne tik prisideda prie gamybos kaštų mažinimo, bet ir padeda organizuoti tam tikras rinkas (Souza, Fornazier, Delgrossi, 2020). Gamintojų organizacijos padeda sumažinti mažų gamintojų kliūtis patekti į rinką (Herbel, Haddad, 2012).…”

The use of photosynthetic pigments and SPAD can help in the selection of bean genotypes under fertilization organic and mineral

“…Brazil has a prominent position in the cultivation of this legume, being both a producer and consumer, contributing with about 25% of the protein consumed by the low-income population. Its cultivation is practiced by subsistence farmers, with low application of production technologies 3 , mainly associated with family farming and small farmers.…”