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Devido à globalização, a competitividade torna-se cada vez mais acirrada, impulsionando o surgimento de sistemas produtivos onde cada empresa centraliza esforços em atividades foco, delegando as demais funções a parceiros em um sistema integrado e unindo forças para competir internacionalmente. Esses sistemas produtivos podem ser percebidos na agricultura, com ênfase na cultura da soja que apresentou aumento de produtividade no total de 56,7% de área plantada em grãos do Brasil na safra 2015/16. A soja destaca-se na economia brasileira como principal fonte de recursos financeiros, assim como na economia do Rio Grande do Sul, cujo recorde de produção aumenta a cada safra. Portanto, torna-se fundamental a análise de desempenho dos fatores determinantes da competitividade do setor, que possibilitam surgimento de estratégias. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do estudo é analisar o desempenho dos fatores determinantes da competitividade da cadeia produtiva do grão de soja do Rio Grande do Sul. Assim, foram realizadas uma pesquisa bibliométrica, quantitativa, qualitativa e descritiva; uma survey, descritiva e quantitativa; e análise de dados secundários, quantitativa e descritiva. Como resultados, pode-se identificar que os fatores deficitários na competitividade da cultura do grão de soja do Rio Grande do Sul estão relacionados à atuação do Governo, com ênfase nas questões tributárias, nas políticas fiscais na dimensão macro e na infraestrutura na dimensão meso. Além disso, pode-se identificar a existência de correlação fraca entre os valores investidos pelos municípios em agricultura e o retorno desse investimento, correlação que diminui a cada ano, indicando ineficiência nos gastos públicos no setor. / Submitted by Ana Guimarães Pereira (agpereir@ucs.br) on 2017-09-04T18:47:56Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao Adriane Bruchez.pdf: 1443600 bytes, checksum: c8e9b7eb8389565a2013c938a3ceb326 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-09-04T18:47:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao Adriane Bruchez.pdf: 1443600 bytes, checksum: c8e9b7eb8389565a2013c938a3ceb326 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-09-04 / Due to globalization, competitiveness becomes tougher and tougher, boosting the creation of productive systems. Companies centralize efforts into core activities, delegating the remaining functions to partners in an integrated system and adding strengths to compete internationally. Such productive systems may be noticed in agriculture, especially in soybeans, which has shown a total output increase of 56.7% of planted area in the 2015/16 harvest. Soy has a special place in the Brazilian economy as a main source of financial resources – as well as in the economy of Rio Grande do Sul – and whose productivity increases at every harvest. Therefore, it is fundamental to analyze the performance of the determining factors of competitiveness in the sector, so new strategies may be possible. In this way, this paper aims at analyzing the performance of determining factors of competitiveness of the productive chain of soybeans in Rio Grande do Sul. Thus, this paper includes: a bibliographical research - quantitative, qualitative and descriptive; a survey – descriptive and quantitative; and a secondary data analysis – quantitative and descriptive. As a result, the negative factors in competitiveness of the soybean business in Rio Grande do Sul are linked to governmental performance, especially to tax policies, in the overall fiscal policies and in some level due to the infrastructure. Besides, there is a weak correlation between municipal investments in agriculture and the financial feedback. This correlation lower every year and suggests public inefficiency in the sector.

Devido à globalização, a competitividade torna-se cada vez mais acirrada, impulsionando o surgimento de sistemas produtivos onde cada empresa centraliza esforços em atividades foco, delegando as demais funções a parceiros em um sistema integrado e unindo forças para competir internacionalmente. Esses sistemas produtivos podem ser percebidos na agricultura, com ênfase na cultura da soja que apresentou aumento de produtividade no total de 56,7% de área plantada em grãos do Brasil na safra 2015/16. A soja destaca-se na economia brasileira como principal fonte de recursos financeiros, assim como na economia do Rio Grande do Sul, cujo recorde de produção aumenta a cada safra. Portanto, torna-se fundamental a análise de desempenho dos fatores determinantes da competitividade do setor, que possibilitam surgimento de estratégias. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do estudo é analisar o desempenho dos fatores determinantes da competitividade da cadeia produtiva do grão de soja do Rio Grande do Sul. Assim, foram realizadas uma pesquisa bibliométrica, quantitativa, qualitativa e descritiva; uma survey, descritiva e quantitativa; e análise de dados secundários, quantitativa e descritiva. Como resultados, pode-se identificar que os fatores deficitários na competitividade da cultura do grão de soja do Rio Grande do Sul estão relacionados à atuação do Governo, com ênfase nas questões tributárias, nas políticas fiscais na dimensão macro e na infraestrutura na dimensão meso. Além disso, pode-se identificar a existência de correlação fraca entre os valores investidos pelos municípios em agricultura e o retorno desse investimento, correlação que diminui a cada ano, indicando ineficiência nos gastos públicos no setor. / Due to globalization, competitiveness becomes tougher and tougher, boosting the creation of productive systems. Companies centralize efforts into core activities, delegating the remaining functions to partners in an integrated system and adding strengths to compete internationally. Such productive systems may be noticed in agriculture, especially in soybeans, which has shown a total output increase of 56.7% of planted area in the 2015/16 harvest. Soy has a special place in the Brazilian economy as a main source of financial resources – as well as in the economy of Rio Grande do Sul – and whose productivity increases at every harvest. Therefore, it is fundamental to analyze the performance of the determining factors of competitiveness in the sector, so new strategies may be possible. In this way, this paper aims at analyzing the performance of determining factors of competitiveness of the productive chain of soybeans in Rio Grande do Sul. Thus, this paper includes: a bibliographical research - quantitative, qualitative and descriptive; a survey – descriptive and quantitative; and a secondary data analysis – quantitative and descriptive. As a result, the negative factors in competitiveness of the soybean business in Rio Grande do Sul are linked to governmental performance, especially to tax policies, in the overall fiscal policies and in some level due to the infrastructure. Besides, there is a weak correlation between municipal investments in agriculture and the financial feedback. This correlation lower every year and suggests public inefficiency in the sector.

Sustainable agriculture has been an increasing concern for the diverse involved social segments. The use of tools as indicating of sustainability in horticulture productive systems becomes important at a time that can contribute for the reduction of its ambient liabilities. This research had as objective generality to consider pointers of sustainability for horticulture producers in the city of Itabaiana in the State of Sergipe, in order to contribute for identification and monitor of the production systems. As specific objectives, the study aims to characterize the production systems and select pointers for sustainable management of the productive systems. It is a study of field of exploratory and descriptive type carried from half-structuralized interview with 28 proprietors of horticulture cultures of the city of Itabaiana - Sergipe, selected for being supplying of the Net of G Barbosa supermarkets. The pointers had been selected on the basis of the information collected and in the method considered for the United Nations Environment Program, known as Pressure / Estate/ Answer (P.E.A.). On the basis of the characterization of the production systems evidenced a series of problems that if observed for the optics of the sustainability present fragilities in the social, economic and ambient dimensions. 43 pointers of sustainability had been selected for the evaluation aiming to monitor which attributes of the activity may be contrary with the objectives. / A agricultura sustentável tem sido uma preocupação crescente pelos diversos segmentos sociais envolvidos. A utilização de ferramentas como indicadores de sustentabilidade em sistemas produtivos de olerícolas torna-se importante uma vez que pode contribuir para a redução do seu passivo ambiental. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo geral propor indicadores de sustentabilidade para olerícolas na cidade de Itabaiana no Estado de Sergipe, a fim de contribuir para identificação e monitoramento dos sistemas de produção. Como objetivos específicos, o estudo visa caracterizar os sistemas de produção, e selecionar indicadores para gestão sustentável dos sistemas produtivos. Trata-se de um estudo de campo do tipo exploratório e descritivo realizado a partir de entrevista semi-estruturada com 28 proprietários de olericulturas da cidade de Itabaiana/ SE, selecionados por serem fornecedores da Rede de supermercados G Barbosa. Os indicadores foram selecionados com base nas informações coletadas e no método proposto pelo Programa das Nações Unidas para o Meio Ambiente, conhecido como Pressão/ Estado/ Resposta (P.E.R.). Com base na caracterização dos sistemas de produção constatou-se um serie de problemas que se observados pela ótica da sustentabilidade apresentam fragilidades nas dimensões social, econômica e ambiental. Foram selecionados para a avaliação 43 indicadores de sustentabilidade visando monitorar quais atributos da atividade podem estar desconformes com os objetivos.

This study is an account of an action research process to develop a planning, learning and accountability (PLA) system for the sustainable agriculture chain development programme of VECO (Vredeseilanden Country Office) Indonesia. Many monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes in development programmes are largely carried out to provide information for funding agencies, to meet external accountability requirements and for symbolic protection. This study generates insights into an integrated, learning-oriented monitoring practice which fosters reflective practice, provides feedback to programme stakeholders about performance, progress and results achieved, facilitates improved accountability, and generates information and knowledge useful for the programme stakeholders to take decisions for improved action. It is argued that M&E systems have the potential, if developed well, to serve as a framework or ‘carrier’ for organisational and institutional learning – an essential requirement to respond to the complex nature of development processes. Outcome mapping is presented as a possible approach to be used as the basis for such a M&E system. This study was underpinned by a socially critical orientation to development (programmes) and by an action research method to guide the PLA system design process. The design process was organized around seven steps - which in themselves were a result of the action research process – including specific steps to ensure a learning-oriented M&E system. Based on the agreed purposes and intended uses of the monitoring and learning process, the resulting PLA system is focused around the organizational spaces and rhythms of VECO Indonesia which are central to sharing, debate, learning and decision-making. In this way, the PLA system becomes integral to the thinking and doing of the organization. It is built on the premise that monitoring does not end with gathering data; it also needs to include a process of understanding and deciding how data can best be used and analysed to strengthen concerted action and facilitate decision-making. It highlights the importance of sense-making – interpreting information to make it usable for action. Furthermore, it incorporates an approach to assess and consciously plan for the creation of the necessary organisational conditions to implement and maintain a learning-oriented M&E system. The study is completed by critical reflection on the relevance of VECO’s new PLA system for planning, learning and accountability, combined with the use of a future scenario technique to generate recommendations and identify critical future directions. Further exploration of ‘intelligent’ information-seeking methods and processes is called for; and a practice which moves beyond intra-organisational monitoring – focusing on VECO’s own monitoring needs – towards a monitoring process that facilitates change based on the viewpoints of, and in collaboration with local actors, i.e., institutional monitoring and learning, is recommended. VECO is encouraged to continue developing a mindset and practice whereby the programme team and partners have the ability to leave the safe zone of pre-determined outcomes and actions, and to make sense of the world as they engage in action.

Agriculture plays an important role in the economy of every nation. Most countries depend on agriculture and other industries to survive. Economies around the world experience difficulties. There are many countries that have the potential to stimulate their economic growth through agriculture. The untapped resources have the potential of providing food, jobs and increased financial stability. Many countries utilise their agricultural sector to grow their economy. The growth of unemployment in South Africa has a big impact on our economy. This has caused an increase in poverty and unemployment (Ukpere & Slabbert, 2009). Women’s role in agriculture and food security is critical, but there is still lack of visibility regarding their participation and contribution in agriculture and development in general. This has led to two forms of agriculture in South Africa; so-called subsistence farming in the communal areas and white commercial farming (Kwa, 2001). Most emerging farmers are on communal land where they share decisions and ownership is unsecured, which discourages investment and limits productivity (Farmer's weekly, 2012). The main objective of the research was to determine if the women in the Tsitsikamma (Eastern Cape, South Africa), area have knowledge and strategies to manage their agribusiness in order to create an enabling environment and be competitive in their farming businesses. The qualitative method was used to answer questions in order to understand people’s perceptions, perspectives and understanding of particular situations. It is based on the belief that the researcher’s ability to interpret and make sense of what he or she sees is critical for an understanding of any social phenomenon. In seeking to create an enabling environment, a qualitative analysis investigated this particular situation. The sample consisted of 25 out of a possible 30 women in the agriculture industry. A structured questionnaire was used and interviews were conducted with women involved in agriculture regardless of owning a farm. This study was based in the farming industry, particular farm women who are interested or involved in agribusiness in the Tsitsikamma region. The results of the questionnaire revealed key findings, which enabled the researcher to draw meaningful conclusions and recommendations. The findings have suggested that the women farmers can overcome the identified constraints affecting the opportunities to grow their farming businesses. Further empirical results indicated that they do not have any strategies in running their farming businesses. The study also highlights areas in agribusiness that should be improved.