Crédito rural no Amazonas: uma análise do período de 2013 a 2022

Abstract

In Brazil, the rural sector has always had important economic representation, but it was at the beginning of the 20th century that a credit system aimed specifically at this segment began to become one of the pillars supporting rural activity and, mainly, agricultural activity. The objective of this study was to analyze the distribution of rural credit in the state of Amazonas, by intermediate regions, highlighting the activities associated with this type of credit, whether livestock or agricultural, in the period from 2013 to 2022. The research was characterized as descriptive, and used secondary data, collected from the Rural Credit Data Matrix. Such data were tabulated, using electronic spreadsheets, to generate tables and graphs, a treatment that characterizes a quantitative approach to the research. The number of projects financed, the amounts granted and the classifications by activity and purpose were considered. Among the results, it was observed that the intermediate regions where rural credit was concentrated were Lábrea and Manaus, with the majority of resources having been allocated for funding and investment purposes, both for livestock farming. The research sought to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the variations and trends in rural credit behavior in the state of Amazonas.