KERNEL DENSITY ESTIMATOR IN THE MAPPING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF THE WEST OF PARANÁ-BRAZIL

Abstract

This work aimed to analyze the density of agricultural production located in the West Mesoregion of Paraná-Brazil from 2018 to 2020 using maps generated by the Kernel Density Estimator. The municipalities with the largest agricultural production are of interest in this research, since they provide raw materials for the agro-industry and cooperatives. The scenario under study explains the participation of municipalities that develop activities in the agricultural and livestock context and that propel the regional economy and the growth of the state of Paraná-Brazil. The municipality of Assis Chateaubriand presented itself close to the municipalities with the highest productions. The kernel map contributes to the self-explanatory analysis by allowing the mapping of the concentration of productions in the municipalities. The result suggests that the impacts of municipalities with large agricultural production and livestock, justify the initiatives that seek investment in infrastructure, which promote the growth of the agribusiness sector. The results also suggest that researchers and agribusiness managers apply the methodology for studies of current indicators, aiming for economic benefits. The spatial patterns that impact agriculture and livestock at local, regional, national and global levels can be applied to increase knowledge about the production chain. In the West of Paraná, agricultural and livestock production has enabled the generation of revenues for the municipalities. This study supports the identification of priority regions of agricultural production with practices of economic, social and environmental sustainability, aiming at integrated systems of agricultural production for the food supply.