Perception of grain farmers in the Brazilian Cerrado region regarding the adoption or non-adoption of bioinputs

Background: The adoption and expansion of the use of bioinputs on rural properties appears to be one of the paths to achieving more ecological cultivation and production, based on the three pillars of sustainability: the environment, society and the economy. Therefore, understanding the motivations and barriers that lead rural producers to adopt (or not) and expand (or not) the use of bioinputs is essential. Purpose: The objectives of this study are to determine the profile of rural grain producers in the Brazilian Cerrado that contributes to the adoption or non-adoption of bioinputs on their properties; which sources the rural producer uses to learn about bioinputs technology; and which barriers or limitations prevent the adoption or increase in the use of bioinputs by grain producers in the Brazilian Cerrado. Method: This study collected data from 122 farmers who answered closed questions on a 5-point Likert scale related to the producer's profile, limitations and motivations regarding the topic of bioinputs. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, graphs and binomial logistic regression (Logit), Mann-Whitney test and chi-square test. Results: According to the data presented, there is evidence that non-family farmers may be the most suitable audience for the adoption and expansion of bioinputs; in addition, rural producers who chose to adopt the use of bioinputs on their properties were informed and kept updated through events, training courses, lectures, teaching and research institutions and regenerative agricultural organizations; on the other hand, there is a lack of understanding of how the adoption and continued use of these products should be carried out. Conclusions: The main conclusions show that non-family farmers are the main consumers of bioinputs under the conditions studied and that efficient rural technical assistance can promote the adoption and increased use of bioinputs. Keywords: regenerative agriculture; bioeconomy; motivations; bioinputs.