Productive performance of tomato cultivation (Solanum lycopersicum) using staking in the semi-arid region of Paraíba and its mesoregions

Abstract

The productive performance of tomato cultivation (Solanum lycopersicum) using staking in semi-arid conditions in the Paraíba region is of utmost importance for establishing sustainable and high-quality agriculture, driving various socio-economic aspects of the region. This study aims to evaluate tomato productivity using staking in the semi-arid region of Paraíba and its mesoregions. The methodology involves data analysis from the 2017 Agricultural Census and research in highly relevant academic databases. Results for the studied mesoregions demonstrate the significant role of family farming in agricultural production across all mesoregions of Paraíba, with particularly strong presence in the Sertão Paraibano, Agreste Paraibano, and Mata Paraibana. Total tomato production using staking amounted to 2,336 tons in the Sertão Paraibano, 813 tons in the Borborema, 208 tons in the Agreste Paraibano, and 90 tons in the Mata Paraibana. The quantity sold was 2,321 tons in the Sertão Paraibano, 811 tons in the Borborema, 204 tons in the Agreste Paraibano, and 86 tons in the Mata Paraibana. Total production value reached 2,356 thousand reais in the Sertão Paraibano, 562 thousand reais in the Borborema, 381 thousand reais in the Agreste Paraibano, and 181 thousand reais in the Mata Paraibana. In summary, these findings are crucial for understanding the dynamics of the staked tomato market and can guide marketing strategies and economic development across different mesoregions.