O coqueiro nos sistemas de produção de Nhacoongo e Cumbana

Abstract

The present work was carried out in inhambane, in the districts of inharrime and jangamo, respectively in the localities of nhacoongo and cumbana. 60 families were surveyed, which were randomly selected by the local chiefs. The main objective of this work was to carry out a diagnosis of the production systems and the role of the coconut palm within this system. During the investigation, rapid rural diagnosis and its techniques were used as a field work method, supported by semi-structured interviews, non-structured direct observation, a square method for income estimation, and on the last day of work, if respondents to participatory feedback, a criterion to give credibility to the information collected. According to the diagnosed results, it can be concluded that the production system has low potential, given its characteristics. The study allowed to identify the presence of cultures such as; cassava, peanuts, cowpeas, jugo beans, citrus fruit, avocado, pineapple, banana, papaya, coconut, rice and sugar cane. With regard to animal husbandry, species such as goats, cattle, pigs and birds were identified. The role of coconut trees in the system is well known, which is why the majority of the population has coconut trees on their land, and lies in their economic value. Citrus fruit and cassava follow the coconut tree in terms of market value. The main constraints identified regarding coconut production were pests and diseases, lack of uniform spacing of coconut trees, difficulties in acquiring seedlings, and lack of technical support. The diagnosed problems related to animal production