Caracterização e avaliação do grau de satisfação dos beneficiários do programa Rio genética como política pública de fomento à atividade leiteira no estado do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the Rio Genetics Program as public policy promotion of dairy farming in the state of Rio de Janeiro, from the characterization and the degree of satisfaction of its beneficiaries, including the identification of the geographical distribution of animals taken. The program proposes, among other results, the promotion of genetic improvement of livestock herds in the state of Rio de Janeiro, increased production and productivity of farms, increased income of small farmers, the creation of jobs and the improvement of rural population's quality of life. The research was conducted with data from 70 beneficiaries of the 672 producers who have acquired animals offered by the Program in 24 editions of the Rio Genetics Program Fair of the State Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock, carried out between the years 2009 and 2013; whose purpose is to achieve an evolutionary change in the genetic composition of dairy herds in the state of Rio de Janeiro, providing rural credit for the purchase dairy matrices, bulls, embryos and semen, among other objectives. The regions of Itaocara and Campos had higher concentration of beneficiaries and accessibility to the program. The degree of satisfaction of the beneficiaries, 48,6% of respondents producers said they were satisfied, 40% partially satisfied and 11,4% dissatisfied. To know the real increase in milk production of the beneficiaries from this public policy, a study into the properties involved and a correlation with its production history will be required.