Gestão agrícola de sistemas de produção olivícola: proposta de um modelo multicriterial de avaliação

Abstract

Olive cultivation’s resurgence in Rio Grande do Sul’s agricultural landscape over the past two decades has posed challenges for rural property management. The research addresses the question: How can a multi-criteria decision support model enhance the management of olive production systems in RS? The study’s main objective is to structure a multi-criteria assessment model supporting agricultural management, considering both producers’ perspectives and expert input. The chosen research method, the Multicriteria Decision Support Methodology, aligns with the work’s needs due to the object’s complexity. Through a multiple case study, bibliographical and field research, and expert insights, a model was developed integrating seven criteria and 28 sub-criteria across five major areas: 1) agricultural production management, 2) economic and financial management, 3) people management) commercial/marketing management, and 5) strategic management. The model was tested in 17 agricultural units across Southeast, Southwest, and Central Oriental RS. Results show that the developed model effectively mapped current property performance and identified improvement potential based on established indicators. Evaluation data pinpoint criteria requiring focused efforts for enhancing agricultural management. The study’s primary contribution represents the structuring of a multi criteria assessment model for olive production units, providing performance indicators as practical tools for rural producers. This clarity in decision-making information contributes to the success and consolidation of olive cultivation in Rio Grande do Sul.