A comercialização de bovinos no distrito de Canafístula de Frei Damião em Palmeira dos Índios – AL

Abstract

This work is the result of a bibliographical research about the commercialization of cattle in the Canafístula of Frei Damião district, located in Palmeira dos Índios, Alagoas. In this article, will be present the historical, social and economic aspects that revolve around the agricultural activity in the region studied, in order to verify the importance of cattle breeding and trade for the local population, as well as their challenges and advances. For this, a brief history will be traced about the cattle fair of Canafístula, whose importance for the region extends to the present day. The article was developed through a mixed methodology, that is, that joins the quantitative to the qualitative method, together with the research and the bibliographic review. It is concluded, with this work, that agriculture and livestock are important sources of income and livelihood, as well as a valuable cultural element for the population studied, but that nevertheless finds many obstacles to be overcome.