Informe GEPEC é uma revista científica de acesso aberto, com avaliação duplo cega, que publica textos teóricos e empíricos na área de desenvolvimento regional, desenvolvimento territorial e desenvolvimento rural. Ela é editada desde 1996, conjuntamente pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Regional e Agronegócio (Mestrado e Doutorado), Programa de Pós-Graduação Economia (Mestrado), Grupo de Pesquisas em Desenvolvimento Regional e Agronegócio e o Colegiado de Economia, do Centro de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE) — Campus de Toledo. The Informe GEPEC Journal is an open access scientific journal, double-blind review, that publishes theoretical and empirical texts in the area of territorial development, regional development and rural development. It has been edited since 1996 jointly by the Postgraduate Program in Regional Development and Agribusiness (Master's and Doctorate), the Postgraduate Program in Economics (Master's), Research Group on Regional Development and Agribusiness and the Economics College of the Applied Social Sciences Center at the Paraná Western State University (UNIOESTE) in Brazil. Informe GEPEC es una revista científica de acceso abierto, evaluación doble ciego, que publica textos teóricos y empíricos en el área de desarrollo regional y territorial y desarrollo rural. Es editado desde 1996 conjuntamente por el Programa de Posgrado en Desarrollo Regional y Agronegocios (Maestría y Doctorado), el Programa de Posgrado en Economía (Maestría), Grupo de Investigación en Desarrollo Regional y Agronegocios y el Colegiado de Economía del Centro de Ciencias Sociales Aplcadas de la Universidad Estatal del Oeste de Paraná (UNIOESTE) — Campus de Toledo - en Brasil.
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DIGITAL SERVITIZATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
This study aims to understand relationship between digital servitization strategies and new sustainable practices in agriculture, focusing on the brazilian agricultural machinery segment. The research adopts a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach. In terms of technical procedures, it relies on interviews, document analysis, and bibliographical research, with data synthesized using content analysis. The main theoretical contribution is the development of a study that connects digital servitization with new agricultural technologies, highlighting advancements in sustainability within the agricultural industry. On an empirical level, the article examines a set of agricultural technologies proposed by the OECD (2019), discussing their benefits for sustainability and the resulting changes in the business models of companies within the segment. The evolution of servitization was evidenced in basic, digital, and smart services and the seven technologies for innovation in agriculture were confirmed. A significant increase in the environmental dimension was identified, while the reported practices show that technological innovation promove greater production efficiency and the preservation of natural resources.
Copyright (c) 2026 Eliana Cunico, Silvio Antônio Ferraz Cário, Gabriela Daiana Christ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
THE FOOD ACQUISITION PROGRAM IN MATO GROSSO DO SUL (2013–2023)
Were there atypical punctuations in the implementation of the PAA between 2013 and 2023? The central hypothesis is that, based on the Punctuated Equilibrium Theory (PET), there were punctuations mainly during years of political crisis. We investigate the possibility of punctuation in the implementation of the PAA in Mato Grosso do Sul from 2013 to 2023. The specific goals are: i) To demonstrate the evolution of the financial execution of the PAA, with an emphasis on the state; ii) To verify whether PAA implementation was affected during crisis years, such as the impeachment and periods of government changes, in light of the PET; and iii) To present the budgetary execution of agricultural expenditures in the state from the PET perspective. The analysis is based on secondary data. During the period analyzed, the PAA presented discontinuity and significant declines in resources executed. Using the PET method, we observed percentage variations between 2013 and 2023 in Mato Grosso do Sul, impacted by periods of government change: in 2016 with the impeachment, in the last year of the Temer administration, in the first and last years of the Bolsonaro administration, and in the first year of the Lula III administration.
Márcia Maria dos Santos Bortolocci Espejo
Copyright (c) 2026 Saira Adrielly da Costa Tinoco, Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo, Márcia Maria dos Santos Bortolocci Espejo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
OS DESAFIOS DO TRANSPORTE AÉREO NO OESTE DO PARANÁ
A pesquisa objetiva analisar o transporte aéreo no Oeste do Paraná, aferindo dados disponibilizados pela Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) referente aos atrasos e cancelamentos de voos em 2024, para abordar a judicialização entre empresas aéreas e passageiros, e também para subsidiar estudos a respeito do desenvolvimento regional do estado. O primeiro eixo apresenta parte da história do transporte aéreo no Paraná, identificando a importância do setor para o desenvolvimento do estado, servindo como contextualização para tratar do contexto regional na contemporaneidade. O segundo apresenta um estudo de caso relativo ao Oeste do Paraná, identificando de forma detalhada o número de voos realizados, cancelados ou que sofreram algum atraso, adotando como recorte temporal o ano de 2024. O terceiro explora os possíveis reflexos na judicialização da relação entre empresas aéreas e passageiros, adotando-se como pano de fundo os dados apresentados no segundo eixo à luz do direito do consumidor e das resoluções da ANAC. Justifica-se a pesquisa pois seus resultados visam oferecer contribuições para os estudos sobre a região, especialmente no que diz respeito à infraestrutura aeroportuária e a relação de consumo entre empresas e passageiros. A pesquisa foi conduzida por intermédio da metodologia qualitativa, envolvendo revisão bibliográfica e análise documental. A hipótese é que, mesmo proporcionalmente recebendo menos voos que Foz do Iguaçu, a Cascavel possui um elevado índice de atrasos e cancelamentos, sendo a cidade da região com possível maior nível de judicialização, devendo assim receber atenção para seu desenvolvimento no setor aeroportuário. Em parte, a pesquisa conclui que a eficiência operacional e a infraestrutura desempenham papéis fundamentais para a competitividade regional.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rafael de Lima Kurschner, Mariana Mayer Grigoleto, Juliane Mayer Grigoleto, Marlos Wander Grigoleto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Socioeconomic Profile and Soil Management and Fertility Practices Among Family Farmers in the Municipality of Timbiras, Maranhão
Family farming plays an essential role in the economy of the municipality of Timbiras-MA, serving as the primary source of livelihood for various rural communities. However, farmers face challenges related to low income, difficulties in accessing markets, and inadequate soil fertility management. In this context, this study aimed to characterize the socioeconomic profile and the soil fertility and management practices used by family farmers in the municipality of Timbiras, Maranhão, specifically in the communities of Arrendamento, PA Sardinha/Febru, and Melancias. The research was conducted through field studies in these communities, using a qualitative-quantitative approach for descriptive purposes. The results indicated that most farmers are elderly, have low levels of education, and limited income, which restricts their ability to adopt more efficient agricultural practices. It was also observed that traditional soil management methods, such as slash-and-burn and fallow cultivation, are predominant, compromising long-term soil fertility. It is concluded that the implementation of public policies focused on technical assistance, training, and access to sustainable inputs is essential to strengthen family farming in Timbiras-MA. Furthermore, strategies to encourage young people to remain in rural areas are crucial to ensuring the continuity of this activity.
Copyright (c) 2026 Wemerson Leonardo Cruz da Silva, Lourenço Oliveira dos Santos, Maiany Gonçalves de Carvalho, Kessia Rosaria de Sousa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Tourism has increased its share of Brazil's GDP, particularly in the post-COVID-19 pandemic context. It represents an important variable for the local development of Brazilian municipalities and drives more than 50 different economic sectors. This article investigates the municipality of São Bento do Sapucaí, aiming to analyze the tourism activities of São Bento do Sapucaí – SP and their articulation with the municipality's local development. The case study was developed with a descriptive and exploratory character, using a qualitative approach, through the analysis of data from public sources and interviews with participants in the municipality's tourism ecosystem. The study found a need to involve the population in the formulation of public tourism policies in the municipality, to promote inclusive local development.
Copyright (c) 2026 Bruna Fernanda Nunes do Couto, Moacir José dos Santos, Ademir Pereira dos Santos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
ANÁLISE ESTRATÉGICA DO ÍNDICE DE CONCORDÂNCIA NA ESCOLHA DE MODELOS DE VARIABILIDADE ESPACIAL PARA PRODUTIVIDADE DO TRIGO
O acompanhamento da variabilidade espacial da produtividade de culturas é um fator indispensável para a sustentabilidade do setor agrícola, sendo dependente das condições do solo e das condições meteorológicas. A utilização de mapas temáticos obtidos por modelos geoestatísticos de dependência espacial é um recurso importante para monitorar as culturas, como é o caso do trigo, e indicar regiões de tratamento do solo. A seleção dos mapas de variabilidade espacial que foram utilizados no processo de tomada de decisão para as atividades de manejo do solo deve ser a mais acurada e precisa possível, devendo ser realizada considerando métricas apropriadas. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é utilizar o método de comparação para mapas de variabilidade espacial por meio da modelagem da concordância espacial, que considera um mapa de referência como padrão-ouro. O estudo foi aplicado em dados de produtividade de trigo do ano de 2019, obtidos de um talhão na mesorregião Oeste do Paraná, Brasil. Os resultados mostraram que o modelo de dependência espacial pode ser selecionado a partir do cálculo do coeficiente de concordância entre os valores aproximados e os valores de referência. Os modelos que melhor explicaram a variabilidade espacial da produtividade do trigo foram o Gaussiano, seguido pelo Matérn com parâmetro de suavização , que evidenciaram as regiões mais propensas à produtividade.
Copyright (c) 2026 Márcio Paulo de Oliveira, Miguel Angel Uribe-Opazo, Gustavo Henrique Dalposso, Elizabeth Giron Cima https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
DINAMISMO E VARIAÇÃO DO EMPREGO FORMAL NAS MICRORREGIÕES GEOGRÁFICAS BRASILEIRAS DE 2016 A 2022
O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o dinamismo e a variação do emprego formal nas microrregiões brasileiras de 2016 a 2022, utilizando o método shift-share, que decompõe a variação do emprego em componentes Regional, Proporcional e Diferencial. O emprego formal apresentou dois momentos distintos: de 2016 a 2019, com crescimento de 1,42%, e de 2019 a 2022, com aumento de 12,94% após a pandemia da Covid-19. O setor de Serviços destacou-se como dinâmico em ambos os períodos. Regionalmente, 65,65% das microrregiões foram dinâmicas no primeiro período e 59,03% no segundo. Os componentes endógenos garantiram o dinamismo das microrregiões, com destaque para Serviços, Comércio e Administração Pública. Demonstrou-se e ressaltou-se as diferenças regionais do Brasil e como as microrregiões se beneficiaram de forma diferenciada de fatores endógenos e exógenos. Recomenda-se aplicar variações do método para identificar outros fatores relevantes.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lucir Reinaldo Alves https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE DESENVOLVIMENTO E RENDA NO SUL DE MINAS GERAIS
This study aims to analyze development in the Southern Minas Gerais region for the year 2022 and compare it with income levels, based on data from the survey The South Minas Identity, which is representative of the southern region as a whole and of the municipalities of Alfenas, Poços de Caldas, and Varginha. To this end, a Composite Development Index (DI) was created, grounded in the methodology of Multiple Correspondence Analysis. The creation of a composite development index is supported by Sen’s (2010) theory that development is multidimensional and linked to substantive freedoms and capabilities. Therefore, the index was constructed using nine indicators. The initial hypothesis is that the DI does not necessarily correlate directly with income levels. One of the main findings is that the municipality with the highest percentage of the population classified with a High Development Index is Varginha, followed by Poços de Caldas, the broader Southern Minas region, and lastly, Alfenas. Furthermore, there is a notable lag in the indicator related to Political Voice and Institutional Credibility, which may reflect the political disillusionment experienced in recent years.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ana Paula Santos, Ana Márcia Rodrigues da Silva, Fernando Batista Pereira, Larissa Lemos Dias https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
POTENCIALIDADES E LIMITES DO TURISMO RURAL EM LARANJEIRAS DO SUL - PR
This study aimed to identify the potential for rural tourism in the municipality of Laranjeiras do Sul, Paraná, pointing out strengths and weaknesses in relation to the topic. A qualitative investigation was conducted, with the application of semi-structured interviews with key actors and representatives of public institutions and private organizations. The main potentialities identified are related to natural beauty, such as waterfalls, hills and trails, in addition to those related to cultural diversity, such as gastronomy. As for the limitations, the lack of vision of the owners regarding the possibility of offering tourism services as a market niche was pointed out, as well as the lack of municipal institutional initiatives in favor of the activity. It was concluded that rural tourism in Laranjeiras do Sul is being little explored, despite having potential, and that for its development, articulations involving the different entities linked to the topic are necessary, with institutional support such as municipal public management.
Copyright (c) 2026 Silvana da Costa, Janete Stoffel, Maude Regina de Borba https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Dissemination of Technical Knowledge for Irrigated Coffee Farming:
In the 2024 harvest season, Minas Gerais faced significant climatic challenges, such as prolonged droughts and heatwaves, which adversely affected crop productivity and the uniformity of grain ripening, particularly for coffee. Agricultural schools and public rural extension agencies can play a key role in technology transfer, farmer training, and the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, thereby contributing to mitigating losses in the field. This study aims to investigate the potential spatial association between the presence of public technical diffusion agents and the concentration of irrigated areas dedicated to coffee cultivation in Minas Gerais. To achieve this objective, the analysis employs the Local Moran’s I statistic alongside a literature review on public institutions responsible for disseminating rural knowledge. The results highlight clusters of irrigated coffee agriculture in municipalities such as Coromandel, Estrela do Sul, Monte Carmelo, Romaria, and Patrocínio, as well as areas with underutilized irrigation potential, including Abadia dos Dourados, Cascalho Rico, Cruzeiro da Fortaleza, Lagamar, Monte Alegre de Minas, Tupaciguara, Araxá, Guimarânia, Iraí de Minas, Pedrinópolis, and Uberlândia. Despite the existing extension agencies, the analysis suggests that the current availability of human capital may be insufficient to drive the sustainable expansion of irrigation, particularly in the identified frontier regions.
Cláudio Eurico Seibert Fernandes da Silva
Copyright (c) 2026 Maria Tereza do Prado Rosa, Angel dos Santos Fachinelli Ferrarini, Cláudio Eurico Seibert Fernandes da Silva https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A UNIDADE DA CEASA-PR DE CASCAVEL E O DESENVOLVIMENTO REGIONAL
No seu processo de crescimento, sua importância e representatividade levou o município, assim como a Microrregião de Cascavel-PR a se constituir em um local de destaque, proporcionando oportunidades de mercado na comercialização de produtos de consumo essenciais para a população, dentre eles os hortifrutigranjeiros. Assim, o objetivo dessa referida pesquisa é compreender a dinâmica ofertante e arrecadatória do sistema de comercialização dos produtos hortifrutigranjeiros da Unidade da CEASA-PR de Cascavel. Desenvolveu-se a pesquisa exploratória e o uso da ferramenta da estatística descritiva para busca preliminar de dados numéricos, cujas principais variáveis de estudo foram oferta e faturamento com os produtos hortifrutigranjeiros de origem brasileira e importada, em que o período analisado foi de 2010 a 2022. Os resultados coletados nesta pesquisa apontam que o processo ofertante de abastecimento da Unidade teve crescimento significativo de 2010 a 2014, no qual chegou a ultrapassar acima de 60.000 toneladas. No caso do faturamento comercializado na Unidade, o fluxo financeiro temporal foi semelhando ao da oferta sendo que avançou um pouco mais de até 2016. E que o ápice das vendas dos seus produtos foi ocorrido em 2014 ultrapassando na faixa de R$ 214 milhões de reais. Sobre a situação dos produtos hortifrutigranjeiros importados, tanto nos processos de oferta quanto no faturamento tiveram melhores patamares comerciais nos anos de 2010 a 2016.
Copyright (c) 2026 Douglas Vianna Bahiense, Ricardo Rippel, Flávio Braga de Almeida Gabriel https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
PRODUCTION COST OF ANTHURIUM (Anthurium andraeanum):
This article aims to analyse the production cost of cut Anthurium in family farming establishments in the municipality of Arauá, Sergipe. The methodology used was based on the Production Cost of the Institute of Agricultural Economics, which brings together all fixed and variable costs to establish a relationship between production value and the viability of the activity. The primary data analysed were obtained from the following variables: productivity, gross revenue, profit, cost per flower and profit per flower, to obtain the production cost of Anthurium and assess the viability of the activity at the establishment. Therefore, through cost calculations and analysis of production dynamics, it can be seen that the activity is economically viable, however, the cost percentage (59.0%) is higher than the profit rate (41.0%). Thus, it can be concluded that increasing production profits requires technical and economic planning that seek alternatives for cost reduction and other markets for surplus production that are not commercialized.
Copyright (c) 2026 Júlia Karoline Ferreira Moura, Ana Paula Schervinski Villwock, Juliano Luiz Fossá, Emilly Karoline dos Santos Alves https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLEXITY OF AMAZONIAN PRODUCTION CHAINS
A product chain goes through several stages of a long journey that begins in the community with collection, production, processing, storage, transport, marketing, and commercialisation, until the product is purchased by the end consumer. Despite the richness of Amazonian biodiversity, it is important to identify an alternative to the export model that enables the exploitation of regional potential and contributes to improving the well-being of those who live in cities in the interior of the Amazon. The development of the Amazonas Bioeconomy Plan is an important tool for promoting the socio-bioeconomy. To this end, we aim to present the production chains prioritised by the Amazonas Bioeconomy Plan, their challenges and potential. This is a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive study, using secondary material and content analysis. Plan-Bio is a relevant initiative that reconciles tradition, innovation, sociocultural appreciation, and the standing forest. In addition, it reinforces the commitment to identifying a model capable of making the productive matrix more sustainable, low-carbon, and with the potential to generate sustainable employment and income
Copyright (c) 2026 Michele Lins Aracaty e Silva https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
ENCADEAMENTOS E IMPACTOS ECONÔMICOS NA ESTRUTURA SETORIAL MOÇAMBICANA
This study analyzes the multipliers and sectoral interdependence in the Mozambican economy through the input-output matrix (IOM). The results show that the construction sector, electricity, gas and water, and other sectors have high production and income multipliers, generating significant impacts on the economy. Trade; transport, post and telecommunications stand out in terms of production. Food and beverages, and mining and quarrying, in terms of income. The linkage indices reveal that the electricity, gas and water sector, and the transport, post and telecommunications sector occupy central positions in Mozambique's productive structure, as they promote positive and significant impacts on other sectors of the economy. These results provide input for the formulation of public policies that promote structural changes. However, it is suggested that sectors with high multipliers should be prioritized in investment and development strategies in order to maximize the performance of the entire national productive structure.
Copyright (c) 2026 Emílio Impissa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Competitiveness determinants of the Brazilian sugar-energy sector: an analysis from the perspective of a business performance indicator
The Brazilian sugar-energy sector has undergone changes in its dynamics and structure over the last two decades, affecting its productive relationships and the composition of producer groups. These impacts may reduce sectoral competitiveness and influence the financial indicators of sugarcane mills. This study aims to assess the determinants of competitiveness in the Brazilian sugar-energy sector by examining the behavior of financial and operational indicators within its main producer groups. Using data from 60 producer groups between 2010 and 2020, the study proposes the development of a composite competitiveness indicator (IDC) as the dependent variable. Financial and accounting indicators were selected as independent variables, and four models were estimated using panel data regression with effects and robust estimators. The results suggest that indebtedness, cost of debt, return on assets, the ratio of fixed to total assets, and the size of producer groups are key determinants of competitiveness. Overall, the findings highlight the vulnerability of smaller plants to fluctuations in financial results, stressing the need to avoid long-term interventions in energy markets that could impact the financial performance of the sector.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ricardo de Queiroz Machado, Daniel Henrique Dario Capitani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS IN SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS IN A SOUTHERN BRAZILIAN MUNICIPALITY
Short food supply chains aim to connect producers and end consumers. In Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, a city in the south of Brazil, family farming is based on commodities, but some producers diversify their production by growing vegetables and accessing short supply chains. This study analyzed the efficiency of such short food supply chains based on four principles: logistical-organizational, informational, value distribution, and environmental. Through interviews with family farmers who produce vegetables and are involved in short supply chains, we found that organic producers had better efficiency rates than those in the integrated and conventional management systems. The attributes of the organic production system, such as participation in local markets and e-commerce, make the product more appealing. The family succession aspect had the lowest efficiency index.
Copyright (c) 2026 Manoela Silveira dos Santos, André Renato Rinaldi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A GESTÃO DE RISCOS E DESEMPENHO ORGANIZACIONAL
This study analyzes the relationship between risk management practices and organizational performance as perceived by managers of road freight transportation companies in the city of Cascavel and western Paraná. This descriptive study uses a quantitative approach, with data collection conducted through a survey of ninety transportation company managers. The quantitative analysis was conducted using Factor Analysis and Multiple Regression techniques, with the aid of SPSS Statistics 21 software. The results indicated that the proposed model is adequate for predicting the data. Factor analysis demonstrated the percentage of variance explained by the variables studied. Multiple Regression revealed that, in the respondents' perception, management risks and operational risks have a stronger relationship with organizational performance, while strategic risk had a lesser influence. This result suggests that managers still struggle to understand the importance of organizational strategies and their impact on performance in this business segment.
Copyright (c) 2026 Claucir Antonio Weiber Jr, Wesley Vieira da Silva https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0