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Brazil’s relevant participation in the global broiler market implies the need to face a set of challenges related to biosecurity and environmental sustainability. In this study, we aimed to assess the level of biosecurity of broiler farms in Paraná State, Brazil, and investigate associations of biosecurity performance with sustainability practices and farm and farmer characteristics. Data from 70 broiler farms were collected through on-site interviews. The questionnaires included questions about production variables, biosecurity, sustainability practices, and sociodemographic characteristics of the farm operator. Biosecurity data were subjected to hierarchical cluster analysis, revealing two groups, one comprising low biosecurity farms and the other comprising high biosecurity farms. Production and sustainability data were subjected to factor analysis. Three factors were identified: Farmer knowledge and training, Mandatory environmental sustainability practices, and Non-mandatory environmental sustainability practices. Although the analyzed farms were similar in terms of production variables and operated under the same laws and contractual terms, they differed significantly in biosecurity level. These findings suggest that other factors besides production characteristics and the institutional environment may influence biosecurity, such as the importance attributed by farmers to biosecurity measures. Typological analysis revealed that high biosecurity farms had greater compliance with both mandatory and non-mandatory environmental sustainability requirements. It was also found that operators of high biosecurity farms had a higher education level than those who operated low biosecurity farms.
Maria Eliza Antunes de Oliveira Sidinei; Simara Márcia Marcato; Henrique Leal Perez; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. Biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and typological characteristics of broiler farms in Paraná State, Brazil. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 2021, 194, 105426 .
AMA StyleMaria Eliza Antunes de Oliveira Sidinei, Simara Márcia Marcato, Henrique Leal Perez, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. Biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and typological characteristics of broiler farms in Paraná State, Brazil. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 2021; 194 ():105426.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Eliza Antunes de Oliveira Sidinei; Simara Márcia Marcato; Henrique Leal Perez; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. 2021. "Biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and typological characteristics of broiler farms in Paraná State, Brazil." Preventive Veterinary Medicine 194, no. : 105426.
Understanding the relationship between the organizational characteristics of a farm and its environmental performance is essential to support the agro-ecological transition of farms. This is even more important as very few studies on the subject have been undertaken and as there is a growing diversity of organizational forms of farms that differ from the traditional family model. This paper proposes a comprehensively integrated approach of dairy farms in Brazil. A case study of six archetypes of farms with contrasted organizational characteristics is developed to explore the relations between, on the one hand, farms’ organizational structure and governance, and on the other hand, the adoption of agri-environmental practices. Results show that the adoption of agri-environmental practices varies across the wide range of farm’s organizational forms—from the family to the industrial models. Farms with limited internal resources depend more specifically on external sectoral or territorial resources to implement environmental practices. If the environment is conducive to the creation of incentives and coordination mechanisms underlying learning processes, farms will adopt agri-environmental practices, regardless of they are organized. The creation of local cooperatives, farmer’s networks and universities extension programs can strengthen farmers’ absorption, adaptation and transformation capacities and boost the adoption of environmental practices. Finally, considering farms as heterogeneous organizational forms in terms of human capital, resources, market, and informational access is essential to accelerate the agroecological transition.
Tiago Siqueira; Danielle Galliano; Geneviève Nguyen; Ferenc Bánkuti. Organizational Forms and Agri-Environmental Practices: The Case of Brazilian Dairy Farms. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3762 .
AMA StyleTiago Siqueira, Danielle Galliano, Geneviève Nguyen, Ferenc Bánkuti. Organizational Forms and Agri-Environmental Practices: The Case of Brazilian Dairy Farms. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (7):3762.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTiago Siqueira; Danielle Galliano; Geneviève Nguyen; Ferenc Bánkuti. 2021. "Organizational Forms and Agri-Environmental Practices: The Case of Brazilian Dairy Farms." Sustainability 13, no. 7: 3762.
Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food sectors in Brazil. Cage fish farming has been widely practiced in the country, mainly in hydroelectric reservoirs. However, different regulatory, technical, and economic challenges may need to be overcome before the sector can achieve increased national and international competitiveness. This study aimed to analyze and compare the competitiveness of tilapia cage farms located on different sides of the Canoas I hydroelectric reservoir, which forms the border between the states of São Paulo and Paraná, Brazil. Structured questionnaires were administered to all fish farmers in the reservoir. Questions about seven competitiveness indicators were rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The results revealed that the major barriers to competitiveness are the institutional environment and environmental sustainability. Paraná has an active environmental inspection service, but São Paulo does not. As a result, tilapia fish farmers in Paraná gave more importance to environmental compliance than those located in São Paulo.
Raiane Real Martinelli; Gessuir Pigatto; Timoteo Ramos Queiroz; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. Environmental compliance and the level of competitiveness of tilapia producers installed in hydroelectric power plants. Independent Journal of Management & Production 2020, 11, 1952 -1968.
AMA StyleRaiane Real Martinelli, Gessuir Pigatto, Timoteo Ramos Queiroz, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. Environmental compliance and the level of competitiveness of tilapia producers installed in hydroelectric power plants. Independent Journal of Management & Production. 2020; 11 (6):1952-1968.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaiane Real Martinelli; Gessuir Pigatto; Timoteo Ramos Queiroz; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. 2020. "Environmental compliance and the level of competitiveness of tilapia producers installed in hydroelectric power plants." Independent Journal of Management & Production 11, no. 6: 1952-1968.
Novos ingredientes alimentícios têm sido pesquisados para satisfazer às exigências dos consumidores, buscando a obtenção de produtos com qualidade sensorial e nutricional associada a benefícios para a saúde. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo a utilização de biomassa de banana verde, alfarroba e chia como ingredientes na formulação de brownie isento de glúten e lactose. Assim, foi utilizado um planejamento experimental fatorial 22, com duas variáveis, concentração de chia e chocolate de alfarroba, obtendo quatro formulações. Foi aplicada uma pesquisa de mercado, a fim de conhecer o possível público consumidor e das formulações foram avaliados os parâmetros de cor, utilizando sistema CIE L*a*b*, textura, com o auxílio de um texturômetro avaliando a maciez por compressão e análise sensorial, através da escala hedônica. Por meio da pesquisa de mercado verificou-se que o perfil do público consumidor do produto proposto foi satisfatório, onde 77,3% dos participantes se mostraram favoráveis ao seu consumo. A textura foi semelhante em todas as formulações (p≤0,05), variando de 8,80 a 9,26 N. Avaliando os dados obtidos para cor, foi possível verificar que as amostras se apresentaram escuras com base na luminosidade (L*) e para a* e b* nas regiões de vermelho e amarelo, combinação esta que resulta na coloração marrom. Os resultados da análise sensorial indicaram que não houve diferença significativa (p≤0,05) para nenhum dos atributos avaliados (cor, sabor, aroma, textura e aparência global), e foi obtido um ótimo índice de aceitação, superior a 70%.
Tatiane Viana Dutra; Giseli Cristina Pante; Isabela Maria Reck; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Grasiele Scaramal Madrona. Elaboração e avaliação sensorial de brownie de alfarroba isento de glúten e lactose. Research, Society and Development 2020, 9, 1 .
AMA StyleTatiane Viana Dutra, Giseli Cristina Pante, Isabela Maria Reck, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Grasiele Scaramal Madrona. Elaboração e avaliação sensorial de brownie de alfarroba isento de glúten e lactose. Research, Society and Development. 2020; 9 (10):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTatiane Viana Dutra; Giseli Cristina Pante; Isabela Maria Reck; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Grasiele Scaramal Madrona. 2020. "Elaboração e avaliação sensorial de brownie de alfarroba isento de glúten e lactose." Research, Society and Development 9, no. 10: 1.
PurposeThis study aims to present a methodological framework to evaluate the relationship between social network centrality, individual competitiveness and network competitiveness.Design/methodology/approachTilapia fish farmers in the Canoas I hydroelectric dam (states of São Paulo and Paraná, Brazil) were provided with a roster of all actors in their network and interviewed to obtain information on relational and competitiveness variables. UCINET was used to calculate the degree centrality of each farmer. Seven competitiveness drivers were combined into a single indicator to determine the level of competitiveness. A four-quadrant matrix was constructed to investigate the relationship between degree centrality and level of competitiveness.FindingsA positive relationship was found between degree centrality and level of competitiveness.Research limitations/implicationsAgents upstream or downstream of fish farming were not interviewed, precluding an in-depth analysis of competitiveness in terms of market structure and market relations. The authors suggest that future studies should investigate the influence of upstream and downstream agents on the social network and competitiveness of fish farmers. It is also important to monitor changes in the level of competitiveness of fish farmers in the event of a national economic crisis.Originality/valueDevelopment of a novel methodological framework on the basis of two methodologies, social network analysis and competitiveness analysis.
Gessuir Pigatto; Raiane Real Martinelli; Timoteo Ramos Queiroz; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. Competitiveness and social network of Brazilian fish farmers. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies 2020, 10, 237 -252.
AMA StyleGessuir Pigatto, Raiane Real Martinelli, Timoteo Ramos Queiroz, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. Competitiveness and social network of Brazilian fish farmers. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies. 2020; 10 (2):237-252.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGessuir Pigatto; Raiane Real Martinelli; Timoteo Ramos Queiroz; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. 2020. "Competitiveness and social network of Brazilian fish farmers." Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies 10, no. 2: 237-252.
The objective of this study is to evaluate, through a multidimensional index, the level of rural development of the municipalities in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The process used to determine the rural development factors, the contextualization of the dimensions, as well as the definition of the variables assigned to each one of them were carried out in order to accomplish this proposal. Thus, it was possible to elaborate and to analyze the mathematical index. Methodologically, we used Systematic Bibliographic Review, analytical exploration of the results, cluster analysis and Tukey test for index validation. Based on the analysis of the results it was possible to observe neighboring municipalities with similar results, which may justify not only the local evaluation but also a micro-regional or meso-regional study. The understanding of the quality of rural life of São Paulo, through a multidimensional index, was able to generate prior knowledge for development policies at regional and local scale.
Vinicius Palácio; Wagner Luiz Lourenzani; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Raquel Pereira De Souza; Thiago Reis. Multidimensional Analysis of Sao Paulo State (Brazil) Rural Development. Journal of Agricultural Studies 2020, 8, 447 -463.
AMA StyleVinicius Palácio, Wagner Luiz Lourenzani, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Raquel Pereira De Souza, Thiago Reis. Multidimensional Analysis of Sao Paulo State (Brazil) Rural Development. Journal of Agricultural Studies. 2020; 8 (3):447-463.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVinicius Palácio; Wagner Luiz Lourenzani; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Raquel Pereira De Souza; Thiago Reis. 2020. "Multidimensional Analysis of Sao Paulo State (Brazil) Rural Development." Journal of Agricultural Studies 8, no. 3: 447-463.
Milk production has great social and economic importance in Paraná, Brazil. However, dairy farmers have abandoned the activity over the past few years because of difficulties in meeting institutional and market demands for increased milk production and quality. Information asymmetry between dairy farmers and market agents may be contributing to this scenario. It occurs when one agent in a transaction has more or better information than another. Information asymmetry can encourage opportunistic behavior and negatively affect the relationship between parties. These problems can be minimized or resolved by horizontal collaboration, such as participation in farmers’ organizations, cooperatives, or associations. The aim of this study was to assess the extent of information asymmetry among dairy farmers and investigate whether participation in farmers’ organizations strengthens buyer–seller relationships and stimulates compliance with milk quality standards. A total of 204 semi-structured questionnaires were applied to head farmers of dairy production systems in Paraná. Two sets of variables were analyzed: variables related to socio-economic and production characteristics and variables related to transactions between farmers and the dairy industry and the head farmer’s knowledge about milk quality regulations. The second set of variables was subjected to common factor analysis, which generated four factors: F1, knowledge about institutional requirements; F2, technical support from the buyer; F3, technical knowledge; and F4, level of trust in the buyer. Dairy farmers who did not participate in farmers’ organizations operated under greater information asymmetry and were disadvantaged with regard to F2, F3, and F4 (P < 0.05). Participation in horizontal collaborations can help farmers survive and thrive in the dairy activity.
Marcela Casali; Bruna Sesco De Mendonça; Marcel Moreira De Brito; Marcio Gregório Rojas Dos Santos; Pedro Gustavo Loesia Lima; Tiago Teixeira Da Silva Siqueira; Julio Cesar Damasceno; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. Information asymmetry among dairy producers in Paraná, Brazil. Semina: Ciências Agrárias 2020, 41, 293 -304.
AMA StyleMarcela Casali, Bruna Sesco De Mendonça, Marcel Moreira De Brito, Marcio Gregório Rojas Dos Santos, Pedro Gustavo Loesia Lima, Tiago Teixeira Da Silva Siqueira, Julio Cesar Damasceno, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. Information asymmetry among dairy producers in Paraná, Brazil. Semina: Ciências Agrárias. 2020; 41 (1):293-304.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarcela Casali; Bruna Sesco De Mendonça; Marcel Moreira De Brito; Marcio Gregório Rojas Dos Santos; Pedro Gustavo Loesia Lima; Tiago Teixeira Da Silva Siqueira; Julio Cesar Damasceno; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti. 2020. "Information asymmetry among dairy producers in Paraná, Brazil." Semina: Ciências Agrárias 41, no. 1: 293-304.
Milk production is an important economic and social activity in Brazil. Failure to meet institutional and market demands for quality and sustainability has led farmers, particularly small-scale farmers, to leave agriculture. The aim of this study was to assess and compare the sustainability of dairy farms in Paraná, Brazil. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 75 dairy farm operators. Sustainability indicators were generated on the basis of economic, environmental and social data using exploratory factor analysis. Factor scores were subjected to hierarchical clustering, which resulted in the formation of three groups of dairy farms. Groups 1, 2 and 3 had high, intermediate and low levels of sustainability, respectively. Group 1 comprised large-scale dairy farms with high productivity. Dairy farms with intermediate sustainability (group 2) had medium production capacity, and farms with low sustainability (group 1) had the smallest production scale and capacity. Large-scale dairy farms have greater economic, environmental and social sustainability and are, therefore, more likely to survive in the medium and long term.
F. I. Bánkuti; R. C. Prizon; J. C. Damasceno; M. M. De Brito; M. S. S. Pozza; P. G. L. Lima. Farmers’ actions toward sustainability: a typology of dairy farms according to sustainability indicators. Animal 2020, 14, s417 -s423.
AMA StyleF. I. Bánkuti, R. C. Prizon, J. C. Damasceno, M. M. De Brito, M. S. S. Pozza, P. G. L. Lima. Farmers’ actions toward sustainability: a typology of dairy farms according to sustainability indicators. Animal. 2020; 14 ():s417-s423.
Chicago/Turabian StyleF. I. Bánkuti; R. C. Prizon; J. C. Damasceno; M. M. De Brito; M. S. S. Pozza; P. G. L. Lima. 2020. "Farmers’ actions toward sustainability: a typology of dairy farms according to sustainability indicators." Animal 14, no. : s417-s423.
This study aimed to identify a typology of corporate and family dairy farms in eastern Goiás, Brazil. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 170 farm operators in the municipalities of Cristalina, Luziânia, and Silvânia. Dairy farms were categorized into two groups, corporate and family farms. Data were analyzed by exploratory factor analysis using principal component analysis extraction. Four factors were identified: Milking management (F1), Production scale (F2), Productivity (F3), and Sociodemographic characteristics (F4). Corporate and family farms were then compared in terms of factor scores. Corporate farms scored higher on F1 and F2 and were characterized by larger production scale, greater adoption of milking management and hygiene practices; and consequently, greater alignment with institutional and market demands. These results indicated that corporate dairy farms in eastern Goiás have higher sustainability and are more likely to remain in business than family dairy farms.
Bruna Sesco De Mendonça; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Magali Soares Dos Santos Pozza; Henrique Leal Perez; Tiago Teixeira Da Silva Siqueira. A typology of corporate and family dairy farms in eastern Goiás, Brazil. Ciência Rural 2020, 50, 1 .
AMA StyleBruna Sesco De Mendonça, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Magali Soares Dos Santos Pozza, Henrique Leal Perez, Tiago Teixeira Da Silva Siqueira. A typology of corporate and family dairy farms in eastern Goiás, Brazil. Ciência Rural. 2020; 50 (10):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBruna Sesco De Mendonça; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Magali Soares Dos Santos Pozza; Henrique Leal Perez; Tiago Teixeira Da Silva Siqueira. 2020. "A typology of corporate and family dairy farms in eastern Goiás, Brazil." Ciência Rural 50, no. 10: 1.
The objective of this study was to investigate the management practices that affect undesirable behaviors in American Quarter Horses (AQH) confined to box stalls. A total of 105 adult AQH, comprising 29 females, 22 intact males, and 54 castrated males, housed in box stalls for at least 30 days, were included in the study. Behavioral activities were recorded through visual inspection at 5-min intervals over a 24-h period by two observers who took turns in shifts of 4 hours. Parameters related to animal characteristics, stall conditions, handling, training, nutrients supplied, and feeding behaviors were considered independent variables, and the time spent in undesirable behaviors was the dependent variable. Data were subjected to exploratory factor analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis. Four principal components were extracted. Two clusters were identified based on the time spent in undesirable behaviors: low-incidence group (25 ± 13 minutes) and high-incidence group (97 ± 52 minutes). Nutritional status (P = .1447), physiological status (P = .1372), and training routine (P = .1160) had no significant effects on the dependent variable; however, the effect of feeding behavior (P = .0444) was significant. A low dry matter intake/requirement ratio (P = .0470) and a high heart rate at rest (P = .0444) indicated that inadequate nutrient supply is a determinant of the time spent in undesirable behaviors in AQH. Aspects related to management practices such as horse nutrition, feeding behaviors, and training routine should be considered to reduce undesirable behaviors in AQH.
Leonir Bueno Ribeiro; Tayná Vasconcelos Matzkeit; Julia Teodoro De Souza Nicolau; Leandro Dalcin Castilha; Fábio Cortez Leite De Oliveira; Ferenc Istvan Bankuti. Determinants of Undesirable Behaviors in American Quarter Horses Housed in Box Stalls. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2019, 80, 69 -75.
AMA StyleLeonir Bueno Ribeiro, Tayná Vasconcelos Matzkeit, Julia Teodoro De Souza Nicolau, Leandro Dalcin Castilha, Fábio Cortez Leite De Oliveira, Ferenc Istvan Bankuti. Determinants of Undesirable Behaviors in American Quarter Horses Housed in Box Stalls. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2019; 80 ():69-75.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLeonir Bueno Ribeiro; Tayná Vasconcelos Matzkeit; Julia Teodoro De Souza Nicolau; Leandro Dalcin Castilha; Fábio Cortez Leite De Oliveira; Ferenc Istvan Bankuti. 2019. "Determinants of Undesirable Behaviors in American Quarter Horses Housed in Box Stalls." Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 80, no. : 69-75.
Leonir Bueno Ribeiro; Ferenc Istvan Bankuti; Mayara Uana da Silva; Priscila Martins Ribeiro; Jeice Munaretto Silva; Joyce Sato; Marcelino Bortolo; Ricardo Vasconcellos. Oxidative stability and nutritional quality of poultry by-product meal: An approach from the raw material to the finished product. Animal Feed Science and Technology 2019, 255, 1 .
AMA StyleLeonir Bueno Ribeiro, Ferenc Istvan Bankuti, Mayara Uana da Silva, Priscila Martins Ribeiro, Jeice Munaretto Silva, Joyce Sato, Marcelino Bortolo, Ricardo Vasconcellos. Oxidative stability and nutritional quality of poultry by-product meal: An approach from the raw material to the finished product. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 2019; 255 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLeonir Bueno Ribeiro; Ferenc Istvan Bankuti; Mayara Uana da Silva; Priscila Martins Ribeiro; Jeice Munaretto Silva; Joyce Sato; Marcelino Bortolo; Ricardo Vasconcellos. 2019. "Oxidative stability and nutritional quality of poultry by-product meal: An approach from the raw material to the finished product." Animal Feed Science and Technology 255, no. : 1.
We aimed to compare the typology of dairy production systems (DPS) that meet Brazilian quality standards with that of non-compliant DPS. Semi-structured questionnaires were applied in 128 DPS located in Santa Izabel do Oeste, Paraná, Brazil (25°49'16" S and 53°29'04" W). In addition, milk quality reports of each DPS were analyzed. Dairy production systems were segregated into two groups: G1 – DPS that were in accordance with Brazilian regulations on milk quality, and G2 – DPS that did not comply with Brazilian regulations. Exploratory factor analysis was performed on structural, production, and technical variables. Two factors were defined: F1 – production scale and bargaining power, and F2 – autonomy and production control. Groups 1 and 2 were evaluated according to their structural, production, and technical characteristics as well as their F1 and F2 values. A small fraction (6.25%) of DPS met the minimum quality standards for milk. Dairy production systems that comply with quality regulations have larger production scale, higher productivity, and greater autonomy and control of milk production. Consequently, they have better bargaining power with the industry for the marketing of milk.
Leslié Defante; Julio Cesar Damasceno; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Carlos Eduardo Crispim De Oliveira Ramos. Typology of dairy production systems that meet Brazilian standards for milk quality. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 2019, 48, 1 .
AMA StyleLeslié Defante, Julio Cesar Damasceno, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Carlos Eduardo Crispim De Oliveira Ramos. Typology of dairy production systems that meet Brazilian standards for milk quality. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia. 2019; 48 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLeslié Defante; Julio Cesar Damasceno; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Carlos Eduardo Crispim De Oliveira Ramos. 2019. "Typology of dairy production systems that meet Brazilian standards for milk quality." Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 48, no. : 1.
This study aimed to investigate the influence of forage production area, concentrate supply, and farm labor on characterization of milk production systems (MPS) and their productive results. Milk volume data provided in 2014 by 110 dairy farms located in the eastern region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil, were obtained from a dairy industry. Forty-four farms with different production levels were selected, in which interviews were carried out aiming to characterize the management practices related to forage production area, concentrate supply, and farm labor. A principal component analysis (PCA) was performed. Then, regressions were made between the principal components (PC) and indicator variables of productive response (annual milk production, milk production per area, milk production per cow, milk production per worker on farm, and number of cows per hectare). Finally, we performed a hierarchical agglomerative cluster analysis based on the PCA, followed by comparison of the means between clusters. Three PC were generated: indicator of scale and intensification, indicator of age of the manager and his experience on dairy farming, and indicator of specialization and permanent family labor available. The three PC were influencing the production results, especially PC1. It was possible to form five clusters: cluster 1, characterized by the highest value in PC1, showed the highest production results, followed by the cluster 2, with intermediate values in PC1; clusters 3, 4, and 5, characterized by lower values in PC1 and distinguished by PC2 and PC3, had the lowest productive results. Aspects related to forage production area, concentrate supply, and workforce are important for MPS characterization and have significant influence on productive results.
Guilherme Koerich; Julio Cesar Damasceno; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; José Luiz Parré; Geraldo Tadeu Dos Santos. Influence of forage production area, concentrate supply, and workforce on productive results in milk production systems. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 2019, 48, 1 .
AMA StyleGuilherme Koerich, Julio Cesar Damasceno, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, José Luiz Parré, Geraldo Tadeu Dos Santos. Influence of forage production area, concentrate supply, and workforce on productive results in milk production systems. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia. 2019; 48 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGuilherme Koerich; Julio Cesar Damasceno; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; José Luiz Parré; Geraldo Tadeu Dos Santos. 2019. "Influence of forage production area, concentrate supply, and workforce on productive results in milk production systems." Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 48, no. : 1.
In the present study, we aimed to develop and apply a model to evaluate the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of dairy production systems (DPS). In addition, we sought to analyze structural and production characteristics of DPS of different sustainability levels. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect structural and production data as well as information on sustainability actions taken by rural producers in 152 DPS located in Paraná, Brazil. The proposed model was applied to analyze the data. Each DPS received a score to represent its level of social, environmental, and economic sustainability, and DPS with similar sustainability levels were grouped according to these indicators using hierarchical cluster analysis. Three groups were formed: G1, comprising the largest proportion of DPS (63.8%); G2 comprising 20.4% of DPS; and G3, comprising 15.8% of DPS. The mean values of the sustainability indicators of each group were compared to those of other groups using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s test. Subsequently, groups were analyzed in terms of structural and production characteristics. G2 was characterized by the highest levels of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. G1 had intermediate sustainability levels, and G3 achieved the worst results in the three sustainability indicators. The best sustainability performance of the three DPS groups was in the environmental dimension, followed by the economic dimension and lastly the social dimension. DPS with large-scale production and high productivity showed the highest sustainability indicators. The sustainability assessment model was suitable for DPS, having the advantages of being easy to apply, easy to interpret, and low cost.
Marina Godoi Gazola; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Marcel Moreira De Brito; Rodrigo César Prizon; Kellen Cristina Kuwahara; Magali Soares Dos Santos Pozza; Júlio Cesar Damasceno. Desenvolvimento e aplicação de modelo para avaliação de sustentabilidade em sistemas produtivos leiteiros. Semina: Ciências Agrárias 2018, 39, 2685 -2702.
AMA StyleMarina Godoi Gazola, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Marcel Moreira De Brito, Rodrigo César Prizon, Kellen Cristina Kuwahara, Magali Soares Dos Santos Pozza, Júlio Cesar Damasceno. Desenvolvimento e aplicação de modelo para avaliação de sustentabilidade em sistemas produtivos leiteiros. Semina: Ciências Agrárias. 2018; 39 (6):2685-2702.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarina Godoi Gazola; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Marcel Moreira De Brito; Rodrigo César Prizon; Kellen Cristina Kuwahara; Magali Soares Dos Santos Pozza; Júlio Cesar Damasceno. 2018. "Desenvolvimento e aplicação de modelo para avaliação de sustentabilidade em sistemas produtivos leiteiros." Semina: Ciências Agrárias 39, no. 6: 2685-2702.
This study filled a gap in literature by analyzing how institutional and market changes that have occurred since the 1990s in Brazil influenced the geographical distribution of milk production in Paraná State, Brazil. In addition, this study discussed the formation of new production frontiers and their impacts on the dairy actor's production chain. Data concerning productive and economic variables of the 399 municipalities in Paraná state were used to generate an indicator of dairy activity through Common Factor Analysis. Besides that, we perform clusters analyzes to define groups of municipalities of low, medium, and high importance. The geographical redistribution of milk production was discussed considering New Institutional Economy, Transaction Cost Economics, and von Thünen's theories. The results indicated that intrinsic characteristics of milk production systems, market characteristics, and institutional demands encouraged the shifting of production from the north, toward the south of Paraná State, redefining new the frontiers of milk production. Therefore, new public policies should be defined, aimed at providing financial and technical support for the production and processing of milk at the new frontiers. It is also necessary to seek the logistic adequacy for the collection and distribution of dairy products in these regions.
Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Marcellus Marques Caldas. Geographical milk redistribution in Paraná State, Brazil: Consequences of institutional and market changes. Journal of Rural Studies 2018, 64, 63 -72.
AMA StyleFerenc Istvan Bánkuti, Marcellus Marques Caldas. Geographical milk redistribution in Paraná State, Brazil: Consequences of institutional and market changes. Journal of Rural Studies. 2018; 64 ():63-72.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFerenc Istvan Bánkuti; Marcellus Marques Caldas. 2018. "Geographical milk redistribution in Paraná State, Brazil: Consequences of institutional and market changes." Journal of Rural Studies 64, no. : 63-72.
The objective of this study is to analyze the typology of dairy production systems (DPS) in Paraná, Brazil, based on sustainable practices adopted by agricultural producers. A total of 153 semi-structured questionnaires containing variables for general characterization of DPS, socioeconomic characteristics of farmers, as well as environmental, social, and economic sustainability actions implemented by rural workers were applied. Common factor analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate sustainability variables. Three factors were created: economic (F1), social (F2), and environmental (F3). Hierarchical clusters were formed using the factor scores obtained in CFA. Three clusters were defined and were compared with F1, F2, and F3. There were significant differences in F1 and F2 between clusters 1, 2, and 3. Cluster 1 contained DPS highly compliant with economic, social, and environmental sustainability practices. Cluster 2 was defined by DPS with negative mean values for all three factors. Cluster 3 contained DPS that were highly compliant with F1 and F2 activities compared to cluster 2 and poorly compliant with F1 and F2 actions compared to cluster 1. Therefore, the DPS in Paraná vary according to the sustainable activities implemented by farm managers. In addition, most analyzed DPS have low survival capacity in the medium- and long-term. The most critical sustainability factor was F3, followed by F2 and F1.
Kellen Cristina Kuwahara; Julio Cesar Damasceno; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Rodrigo César Prizon; Diogo Francisco Rossoni; Ilton Isandro Eckstein. Sustainability and typology of dairy production systems. Semina: Ciências Agrárias 2018, 39, 2081 -2092.
AMA StyleKellen Cristina Kuwahara, Julio Cesar Damasceno, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Rodrigo César Prizon, Diogo Francisco Rossoni, Ilton Isandro Eckstein. Sustainability and typology of dairy production systems. Semina: Ciências Agrárias. 2018; 39 (5):2081-2092.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKellen Cristina Kuwahara; Julio Cesar Damasceno; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Rodrigo César Prizon; Diogo Francisco Rossoni; Ilton Isandro Eckstein. 2018. "Sustainability and typology of dairy production systems." Semina: Ciências Agrárias 39, no. 5: 2081-2092.
Brazil is the fourth largest milk producer in the world. Besides its economic relevance, milk production has an important social function in Brazil. Dairy activity employs a large amount of people and contributes to regional development. But some drawbacks remain, such as poor labor conditions and problems for family succession. Labor conditions may be critical for successors to decide whether to remain in dairy activity. Paraná is the second largest milk producer in Brazil, mainly with smallholder family dairy systems. This paper aims to discuss labor conditions, family succession and structural features in Paraná’s dairy activity. Our hypothesis is that family-based farms present poorer structure, poorer labor conditions and are less prone to family succession. The method comprised face-to-face interviews with 153 dairy farmers, in two groups: 117 family-based farms (Group 1) and 36 hired-labor farms (Group 2). Common factor analysis led to identify three factors: “structure”, “labor conditions” and “individual conditions to family succession”. Dairy farms in Group 1 present poorer structural and labor conditions, although being more prone to family succession, partially supporting our above hypothesis. Thus, structural features and labor conditions seem not to be the driving factors for the intent to family succession, which suggests the existence of other incentives. Results also indicate the need to improve labor conditions, especially for Group 1, since poor labor conditions may threaten family succession in the very long run. Efforts to improve family labor conditions are necessary to ensure long-term sustainability of dairy farming in Paraná State. Further studies could investigate social, market, technology and political features directing decision-making in family succession. Expanding the variables for labor conditions and structure, as well as including other social and behavioral factors, could put more light on the differences between dairy farms using and not using hired labor. Finally, a deeper investigation on reasons why family-based farmers do not promote better labor conditions is critical for the future of Paraná’s dairy sector.
Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Júlio César Damasceno; Sandra Schiavi; Kellen Cristina Kuwaraha; Rodrigo César Prizon. Structural features, labor conditions and family succession in dairy production systems in Paraná State, Brazil. Cahiers Agricultures 2018, 27, 45004 .
AMA StyleFerenc Istvan Bánkuti, Júlio César Damasceno, Sandra Schiavi, Kellen Cristina Kuwaraha, Rodrigo César Prizon. Structural features, labor conditions and family succession in dairy production systems in Paraná State, Brazil. Cahiers Agricultures. 2018; 27 (4):45004.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFerenc Istvan Bánkuti; Júlio César Damasceno; Sandra Schiavi; Kellen Cristina Kuwaraha; Rodrigo César Prizon. 2018. "Structural features, labor conditions and family succession in dairy production systems in Paraná State, Brazil." Cahiers Agricultures 27, no. 4: 45004.
Neste estudo, buscou-se analisar a coordenação em um sistema agroalimentar diferenciado (SAD) do leite orgânico e agroecológico no Paraná, discutindo como os arranjos viabilizam a coordenação e a agregação de valor para os produtores rurais. Os resultados mostraram dois subsistemas: o valor criado na produção rural se esvai e o produto é processado como convencional, descaracterizando o SAD. Apesar dos esforços de articulação horizontal, predomina a interdependência sequencial. No outro, predomina a interdependência recíproca, pois o valor é carregado até o consumidor final, havendo um alinhamento entre os objetivos dos agentes e agregação de valor pela diferenciação. Conclui-se que ações e políticas para agregação de valor e diferenciação em sistemas agroalimentares no segmento produtor devem ser acompanhadas de propostas de coordenação da cadeia, para garantia de transmissão do valor gerado a jusante, especialmente ao se considerar cadeias com agentes intermediários entre o produtor rural e o consumidor final. Palavras-chave: Cadeia do leite; produção agroecológica; diferenciação; arranjos organizacionais; transação; certificação participativa. The aim of this paper is to analyze the coordination of a differentiated agri-food system (DAS) for organic and agro ecological milk in Paraná, Brazil, discussing how its arrangements favor coordination and value adding for farmers. Results showed two distinct subsystems: in one of them, the organic and agro ecological values disappear downstream, and product is sold as conventional, which deconstruct the DAS. Despite the efforts for horizontal arrangements, sequential interdependence prevails. In the other, reciprocal interdependence prevails, since value is carried along the chain, until final consumer. There is an alignment in goals and value adding among agents along the chain. We conclude that actions and policies for value adding and differentiation in agri-food systems need to come together with proposals for chain coordination, to assure the transmission of value downstream, especially when considering chains with intermediaries between farmers and consumers. Keywords: Dairy chain; agro ecological production; differentiation; organizational arrangements; transaction; participative certification.
Clariana Ribeiro Nogueira; Sandra Mara Schiavi Bánkuti; Ana Elisa Bressan Smith Lourenzani; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Wagner Luiz Lourenzani. COORDENAÇÃO DE SISTEMAS AGROALIMENTARES DIFERENCIADOS: UM ESTUDO SOBRE O LEITE ORGÂNICO NO PARANÁ. Gestão & Regionalidade 2018, 34, 1 .
AMA StyleClariana Ribeiro Nogueira, Sandra Mara Schiavi Bánkuti, Ana Elisa Bressan Smith Lourenzani, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Wagner Luiz Lourenzani. COORDENAÇÃO DE SISTEMAS AGROALIMENTARES DIFERENCIADOS: UM ESTUDO SOBRE O LEITE ORGÂNICO NO PARANÁ. Gestão & Regionalidade. 2018; 34 (100):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleClariana Ribeiro Nogueira; Sandra Mara Schiavi Bánkuti; Ana Elisa Bressan Smith Lourenzani; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Wagner Luiz Lourenzani. 2018. "COORDENAÇÃO DE SISTEMAS AGROALIMENTARES DIFERENCIADOS: UM ESTUDO SOBRE O LEITE ORGÂNICO NO PARANÁ." Gestão & Regionalidade 34, no. 100: 1.
Brazil is the fourth largest milk producer in the world, and Paraná state is the third largest producer in the country. Milk production plays an important socioeconomic role in Paraná state, and since the 1990s, institutional and market changes have influenced Paraná’s milk production. Given this context, this study searches to analyze the spatial dynamics of dairy activity in Paraná state. Specifically, it seeks to identify areas of greater expansion and contraction in dairy activities, and discuss possible structural and socioeconomic consequences in those regions. Data concerning productive and economic variables of the 399 municipalities in Paraná state were used to generate an indicator of dairy activity through Common Factor Analysis. Cluster analysis allowed the formation of groups, according to municipalities’ importance in Paraná’s dairy activity. We conclude that since the 1990s, there has been displacement of dairy activity from the northern regions and toward the south. Dairy activity has started to occupy areas otherwise considered "agriculturally empty" and socioeconomically vulnerable. Those areas, along with traditional production regions, comprise a new "milk corridor" in Paraná. This may generate a set of socioeconomic benefits in the region. Important structural changes may occur along the dairy chain, and both public and private policies should be set to assure dairy chain competitiveness in Paraná state.
Ferenc Istvan Bankuti; Marcellus Marques Caldas; Sandra Mara Schiavi Bankuti; Gabriel Granco. Spatial dynamics: a new “milk corridor” in Paraná state, Brazil. Semina: Ciências Agrárias 2017, 38, 2107 -2118.
AMA StyleFerenc Istvan Bankuti, Marcellus Marques Caldas, Sandra Mara Schiavi Bankuti, Gabriel Granco. Spatial dynamics: a new “milk corridor” in Paraná state, Brazil. Semina: Ciências Agrárias. 2017; 38 (4):2107-2118.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFerenc Istvan Bankuti; Marcellus Marques Caldas; Sandra Mara Schiavi Bankuti; Gabriel Granco. 2017. "Spatial dynamics: a new “milk corridor” in Paraná state, Brazil." Semina: Ciências Agrárias 38, no. 4: 2107-2118.
The objective of this paper was to analyze financial management practices in dairy production systems. More specifically, we sought to identify which milk producers adopt financial management practices. We conducted 55 semi-structured questionnaires in the Western Region of Paraná. The data were processed through descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis. The analysis of hierarchical clusters defined, based on variables related to financial management practices, two distinct groups. The first group included milk producers who do not adopt financial management practices (N = 49) and the second group described the milk producers who do adopt these practices (N = 6). We then used Common Factor Analysis, along with structural, technical, productive, and socioeconomic variables to define the three factors that best explained the variance between the clusters: factor 1 - structural; factor 2 - social; factor 3 - informational. Smaller dairy production systems, with lower production, managed by younger producers, and employing younger workers, are those adopting financial management practices. Therefore, the scarcity of resources is not a limiting factor in the adoption of financial management practices.
Roney Zimpel; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Maximiliane Alavarse Zambom; Kellen Cristina Kuwahara; Sandra Mara Schiavi Bánkuti. Characteristics of the dairy farmers who perform financial management in Paraná State, Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 2017, 46, 421 -428.
AMA StyleRoney Zimpel, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Maximiliane Alavarse Zambom, Kellen Cristina Kuwahara, Sandra Mara Schiavi Bánkuti. Characteristics of the dairy farmers who perform financial management in Paraná State, Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia. 2017; 46 (5):421-428.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoney Zimpel; Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti; Maximiliane Alavarse Zambom; Kellen Cristina Kuwahara; Sandra Mara Schiavi Bánkuti. 2017. "Characteristics of the dairy farmers who perform financial management in Paraná State, Brazil." Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 46, no. 5: 421-428.