PROFILE AND LOCATION OF RURAL FAMILY AGROINDUSTRIES IN THE PLANNING FUNCTIONAL REGIONS (FRs) OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL

Abstract

For a better understanding of how the family agribusiness sector can contribute to regional development and rural territories, it is essential to know the different ways of integration and the dynamics of rural family agro-industries. In this sense, this article aims to analyze the profile and location of these agro-industries in Rio Grande do Sul. The research is defined as qualitative and descriptive-analytical, using secondary data from the Agricultural Census 2017. The theoretical approach used is based on nationally recognized authors who deal with the subject of family agroindustrialization. The main results found highlight the need for mechanisms that enhance competitiveness in local production among the Functional Regions FR7 AND FR9, where there are levels of commercialization below 20% of production and a lack of connection between producing and consuming regions, implying low value addition, productivity, and profitability of these agroindustries. Furthermore, it is essential for the development of these territories (FRs) that there be an articulation between regional development policies and sectoral policies directed at the development of family agro-industries in Rio Grande do Sul.