A sustentabilidade da produção da farinha de mandioca (Manihot esculenta Crantz) na região do Rio Anebá – município de Silves/AM

Abstract

Cassava flour production constitutes an activity of great economic and cultural relevance in the Amazon region, especially within the context of family farming, being directly associated with food security, income generation, and the preservation of traditional ways of life. In the Rio Anebá region, this activity is carried out by riverside communities that maintain productive practices based on traditional knowledge and the use of natural resources. However, the production faces challenges related to the organizational fragility of producers, limited infrastructure, restricted access to public policies, and low market valuation, which raises questions about its sustainability. In this context, the objective of this study is to analyze the sustainability of cassava flour production (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in the Rio Anebá region, in Silves (AM), considering the environmental, social, and economic dimensions, in articulation with the Sustainable Development Goals. Methodologically, the research adopts a qualitative and quantitative approach, of an exploratory and descriptive nature, based on bibliographic review, document analysis, application of questionnaires, interviews, and direct observation, with data analyzed through descriptive statistics and content analysis. The results show that cassava flour production plays a central role in food security, income generation, and the maintenance of traditional knowledge, configuring itself as a strategic activity for local development. However, limitations related to infrastructure, access to technologies, and productive organization persist. It is concluded that institutional strengthening and access to public policies are essential for its sustainability.