Marcelo Fernandes Pacheco Dias

Processo de inovação: estudo de caso da adoção do sistema de produção de arroz orgânico vinculada ao NEMA

The rice agribusiness in Rio Grande do Sul state is facing at least two major problems: the low price of the rice bag paid to the producer and the environmental impacts caused by the logic of productivity. These two issues are related to the discussion on the implementation of new technologies, as: the adoption organic agriculture. In this sense, evolutionary theory seeks to understand the process of technological change. Within this theoretical approach, the framework micro-meso-macro is highlighted. This one attempts to explain innovation as the result of a process involving a multilevel structure of rules, which evolves over time. In this context, the following research question is made: what are the rules of multilevel structures that are contributing to the adoption of organic production system associated with the Center for Environmental Education and Monitoring (NEMA)? The results have highlighted the importance of including “NGOs” and research firms as actors “structuring”; the “government” as the creator of “specific demands”; as well as to analyze the “natural resources” like possible “barriers” to the adoption of organic rice production system. Regarding the dynamics of the rules, the results give a first indication of the evolution of these over the adoption of new systems of production process.

Cooperación Académica en Latinoamérica para la Innovación en los Agronegocios

Cuando no existe transferencia de conocimiento al sector productivo o en casos donde la capacidad cientifico-tecnologica de las universidades es debil, como sucede en varias universidades latinoamericanas, las posibilidades de desarrollo economico se reducen. Frente a este problema, el objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar un analisis de las redes sociales de profesores y unidades academicas involucradas en la generacion y transferencia de conocimientos sobre agronegocios de una universidad argentina y otra brasilera. El estudio se efectua sobre la produccion de tesis, investigacion y extension durante un periodo de cuatro anos y se utiliza la metodologia cuantitativa de Analisis de Redes Sociales. Los resultados muestran redes mas fortalecidas y cooperativas en investigacion sobre agronegocios de la universidad argentina, mientras que indican mayor desarrollo en redes de extension y tesis de la universidad brasilera. Se observo en las redes de mayor tamano condiciones de Small World y una actuacion interdisciplinar.

Impactos ambientais e vantagens comparativas do transporte hidroviário em relação a outros modos de transporte no sul do Brasil

The article aims to analyze the environmental impacts, the costs, the advantages and disadvantages of using the waterway transport mode relative to other modes of transport available in the south of Rio Grande do Sul region, especially in Pelotas, Rio Grande and Charquedas. The research has a qualitative approach and use the method of case study. The data collection technique was conducting interviews with various managers of Alpha Company, as well as conducting on site observation and document analysis. After analyzing the results obtained from the interviews, we drew a parallel with the theoretical background and we came to the conclusion that the waterway logistics is a viable option in reducing transport costs, because it provides reduced operating costs in order 40 % compared with road transportation. Still, the carbon dioxide emission reduction in the atmosphere is significant, because each barge carries the equivalent to loads of 140 trucks. However, it points out the need for public policies that encourage the use of the waterway mode by companies, especially in the area analyzed.

Inovação em sistemas de produção de arroz orgânico no Rio Grande do Sul

The Rio Grande do Sul is the largest producer of rice. In the state, rice is conventionally produced in large areas with intensive use of machinery and inputs, which has been associated with environmental impacts. Innovation can help to change this reality. Some initiatives are being developed in recent years trying to adapt the conventional system the global trend of consumption concerned about the environment. An example is the production of organic rice. In this sense, has established itself as objective to identify the groups of organic production in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and the innovations associated with these groups. The research was characterized as qualitative. The current stage of research enabled us to identify the group of producers associated with the Center for Environmental Education and Rice Agroecological Management Group, coordinated the Cooperative Central Settlements of Rio Grande do Sul. Have been identified other producers or groups. As for innovations, the results of the group of producers associated with the Center for Environmental Education and Monitoring are under review. Still it was found that new more sustainable alternatives are being adopted by producers and that this type of cultivation has increased in recent seasons.