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Multicriteria analysis as a tool to support fruit culture in the Brazilian semi-arid

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  • Sabrina do Carmo Alves

    (Federal University of Viçosa)

  • Italo Oliveira Ferreira

    (Federal University of Viçosa)

  • Bianca Barros Marangon

    (Federal University of Viçosa)

  • Arthur Amaral e Silva

    (Federal University of Viçosa)

  • Jackeline de Siqueira Castro

    (Federal University of Viçosa)

  • Pedro Vitor Lana Gonçalves

    (Federal University of Viçosa)

  • Maria Lucia Calijuri

    (Federal University of Viçosa)

Abstract

Brazil, the world's third-largest fruit producer, dedicates over 2.5 million hectares, nearly 30% of its territory, to fruit cultivation. To boost fruit production, strengthen state economies, and enhance local production arrangements, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Regional Development, initiated the National Integration Routes (RINs) program under the National Policy for Regional Development (PNDR). An integral component of this program is the Alagoas’ Fruticulture Route in the northeastern state of Alagoas. Alagoas has recently gained prominence for its strides in cultivating and marketing diverse fruit species, becoming a crucial force in propelling the local economy. Recognizing this potential, there is an opportunity to increase production, meet market demands, and boost exports. The strategic use of Geographic Information System (GIS) coupled with Multicriteria Analysis (MCE) is crucial for optimizing the Alagoas’ Fruticulture Route. MCE-driven decision-making considers geographic positioning, identifying optimal locations for specific purposes. In this context, this research aims to evaluate different fruits cultivation using GIS tools, incorporating edaphoclimatic requirements and developmental inducers to aid investment decisions in new crops. GIS proves efficient in delineating areas suitable for specific crops, contributing significantly to the strategic structuring of a productive chain aligned with national development goals. By integrating GIS and MCE methodologies, the Alagoas’ Fruticulture Route can evolve into a precision agriculture model, fostering sustainable growth and enhancing Brazil's fruit production sector domestically and internationally. Graphical Abstract

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  • Sabrina do Carmo Alves & Italo Oliveira Ferreira & Bianca Barros Marangon & Arthur Amaral e Silva & Jackeline de Siqueira Castro & Pedro Vitor Lana Gonçalves & Maria Lucia Calijuri, 2025. "Multicriteria analysis as a tool to support fruit culture in the Brazilian semi-arid," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 27(6), pages 14281-14304, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:27:y:2025:i:6:d:10.1007_s10668-024-04521-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-024-04521-9
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