FAMILY AGRO-ECOSYSTEMS IN THE HUMID HILLY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: A LOOK AT THE AMARO COMMUNITY IN BREJO DA MADRE DE DEUS – PE

Abstract

The humid hilly are regional subunits that have higher rainfall characteristics than their adjacent areas. This paper aims to show the perception of farmers about climate change and the impacts caused by the drought from 2012 to 2019 on family agroecosystems in the community of Amaro – Brejo da Madre de Deus – PE. The survey took place with 21 farmers, started in the fi rst year of drought 2012 through the application of a semistructured form “in locus” and completed in 2021. The survey verifi ed the great impact of drought on agricultural production, resulting in a loss of 67% in the production of vegetables. It was also found that 100% of farmers reported that the drought brought lessons for a better coexistence with nature. However, only 50% of farmers used water access or storage technologies on the properties.