The Brazilian Law Of Organic Nº 10. 831/2003 And The Urgency Of Agroecological Production Networks: An Analysis On The South Of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract

The present work aims to discuss the Brazilian Organic Law No. 10,831 / 2003, and the loopholes in this legislation as a “double-edged sword” that benefits large seed companies and the business monopoly, but at the same time, and, for lack of access to public policies and state incentives for small farmers and access to creole seeds, allows the organic farmer to be certified. Contrary to this, and understanding that there is no need for companies that provide Creole seeds, associations and cooperatives have been trying to build alternatives that ensure farmers in agroecological production, creating regional support networks, despite the challenges encountered, such as construction from Community Seed Houses, which during the research, with interviews and fieldwork, it was possible to identify in the south / southwest mesoregion of Minas Gerais. However, this factor does not exclude the urgent need for public incentives for these to be consolidated and achieve sovereignty in production, with technical support and efficient incentive programs.