Promoting Poultry Farming in Piaui: Teresina's Initiative for Rural Development

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In a pioneering effort to boost rural development in Piaui, Brazil, the Secretariat of Family Agriculture (SAF) has launched a program to promote poultry farming through the production of the native black-and-cinnamon chicken breed. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development (MDS), aims to improve the income and food security of families in the 8 de Marco Settlement, in the rural area of Teresina. By investing R$4,600 per family in the purchase of chicks and infrastructure, the program seeks to consolidate the production of this adapted breed, while providing technical guidance and support to farmers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The program, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development (MDS), aims to promote poultry farming through the production of the native black-and-cinnamon chicken breed.
  • 11 families in the 8 de Marco Settlement will receive a total of 550 chicks, with the goal of consolidating the production of this breed.
  • The program invests R$4,600 per family in the purchase of chicks and infrastructure, with technical guidance provided by the Secretariat of Family Agriculture (SAF) and researchers from the State University of Piaui (UESPI).
  • The black-and-cinnamon chicken is a native species of Piaui, considered a historical, genetic, and socioeconomic heritage, offering distinctive features in local cuisine and low raising costs.
  • The program promotes agroecology, providing guidance on the use of herbal remedies, such as black pepper, turmeric, and garlic, to reduce the risk of disease and create a better environment for children's education.
  • Family farmers, such as Expedito Xavier and Zuleide Oliveira, benefit from the initiative, highlighting its importance for improving their income and food security.

Statistics:

  • 66.7% of families in the 8 de Marco Settlement will participate in the program, receiving 550 chicks in total.
  • R$4,600 is invested per family in the purchase of chicks and infrastructure.
  • The program aims to consolidate the production of the black-and-cinnamon chicken breed, promoting poultry farming as a sustainable and income-generating activity.

Sources:

  • "SAF beneficia famílias de agricultores com investimento em projetos de avicultura de galinhas canja-preta" (Secretariat of Family Agriculture, 2023)
  • The project aims to promote poultry farming and improve the income and food security of families in the 8 de Marco Settlement, in the rural area of Teresina, Brazil.