Hierarquização dos principais problemas identificados na cadeia produtiva da ovinocultura no cariri paraibano.

Abstract

Sheep farming is one of the oldest agricultural activities and of great importance to the Brazilian economy, but it has some bottlenecks that prevent the sector from growing and gaining more space in the market. This work aimed to rank the main problems identified in the production chain of sheep farming in the municipality of Cabaceiras, Paraíba. Methodological procedures adopted were: semi-structured identification with specialists who work in sheep farming in the municipality to list them, and then this list was validated by the interviewees. To hierarchize the problems, the hierarchical analysis method (AHP) was used. The survey results show that the problem with the greatest impact, with 41.82%, is the theft of creations, followed by feeding during the dry season (25.20%); about 15.90%; Diseases with 12.05% and 5.03% specific facilities, compromising the animal's life, causing production losses, reduced profits and difficulties in raising sheep, making it impossible for the sector to reach new markets.