Do campo à cidade: impactos do programa de assentamento dirigido do Distrito Federal – PAD/DF

Abstract

The research analyzed the use of land for food production as a measure to combat hunger, with an emphasis on the Federal District Directed Assent Program (PAD/DF). This program was used as a case study to explore the different dynamics, impacts generated and challenges faced by agriculture in the Federal District region. The analysis allowed understanding how the PAD/DF contributes to agricultural development and tackling social and economic issues related to food security. The main objective is to carry out an integrated analysis of the impacts of the PAD/DF between 2020 and 2022. The methodology used basic documentary research with an exploratory qualitative approach, using bibliographic data and official documents about the program. The results indicate a combination of a high HDI, high education, above-average household income and a significant proportion of the active employed population points to a virtuous cycle of economic and social development. The local economy is characterized by a mixed structure, integrating family farming and high-production/business agriculture, adapted to the demands of the regional and export market. It is concluded that PAD/DF is consolidating itself as a strategic agricultural hub, driven by high productivity and the use of advanced technologies. The support offered by research and technical assistance centers has been essential for the region's positive impact on local socioeconomic development and policy improvements. Thus, the PAD/DF highlights how agriculture can boost growth and productivity both in the region and at the national level, highlighting its role in the economic and social transformation of Brazil. This support is crucial to strengthening the integration between agricultural technology and regional development.