Mapeamento de culturas permanentes de citrus, dendê e pimenta-do-reino no município de Cachoeira do Piriá, Brasil: relatório técnico 03/2024.

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a notable growth in the agricultural production of perennial crops in the State of Pará. However, the advancement in the quality of mapping agricultural areas has been slow, hindering the understanding of the spatial dynamics of land use. In this regard, we conducted the mapping of perennial crops in the municipality using high-resolution satellite images from Maxar. We mapped three perennial crops (citrus, oil palm, and black pepper) through visual interpretation. We also used data from the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) to assess the profile of the properties where these crops are cultivated. The results revealed that the areas dedicated to these three crops cover 71.47 hectares in the municipality, with 63% dedicated to black pepper, 33% to citrus, and 4% to oil palm. Of these areas, approximately 43% are registered in the CAR. Small properties hold 14% of the black pepper area and 53% of the citrus area, while medium-sized properties contribute 6% of the black pepper area, 24% of the citrus area, and 12% of the oil palm area. Large properties, in turn, contribute 5% of the black pepper area, 4% of the citrus area, and 5% of the oil palm area. These results highlight the importance of accurate mapping of perennial crops for a better understanding of the agricultural transformations occurring in Brazil. Overall, in the context of the evaluated municipality, there is a predominance of Citrus cultivation on small properties and the cultivation of oil palm and black pepper on large and medium-sized properties. This underscores the need for public policies that support family farming, recognizing its role in local economic development.