Variability and sustainability in sisal production: a study in the Eastern Seridó Micro-Region of Paraibano

This study analyzes the production of sisal (Agave sisalana) in the Eastern Seridó Microregion of Paraíba from 2012 to 2022, considering variables such as planted area, harvested area, quantity produced, average yield and production value. Using data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and the Municipal Agricultural Production (PAM), the statistical analysis revealed significant variability in sisal production over the years. The planted area ranged from 3.500 to 4.200 hectares, while the harvested area varied between 3.300 and 4.000 hectares. The quantity produced ranged from 2.500 to 3.200 tons, with an average yield of approximately 794 kg/ha. The value of production varied significantly, with an increase of 5,92% in 2018, reflecting the sensitivity of the local economy to climatic, economic and technological factors. The methodology involved descriptive and inferential data analysis, using RStudio and Excel for data processing and MapChart for geographical visualization. The results suggest that improvements in management techniques and agricultural practices, as well as public policies and investments in technology, are essential to stabilize sisal production and promote economic and environmental sustainability in the region. This study provides a solid basis for future research and policy formulation that can improve sisal production and contribute to local development.