Analysis of sweet potato production in the municipality of Pocinhos, Paraíba state, from 2004 to 2023

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v12i2.50927
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Yield, Factors, Enhance
Abstract

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a food from the Convulvulaceae family, which, due to its genetic variability, possesses diverse characteristics in terms of color, flavor, texture, shape, yield, and other attributes. It is a fundamental product in family farming in various regions of Brazil, especially in the summer, since, due to the lower need for technology during this period, there is a lower production cost. Given this scenario, this article aims to analyze the productive dynamics of sweet potato in the municipality of Pocinhos, Paraíba, from 2004 to 2023, seeking to understand the factors that influenced the behavior of this production chain and to provide subsidies for the formulation of public policies aimed at strengthening local production. The research is guided by the following guiding question: what were the trends and main indicators of sweet potato production in Pocinhos (PB) between 2004 and 2023, and what elements contributed to the variations observed during this period? The analysis of the temporal variability of sweet potato production in the municipality of Pocinhos demonstrated positive results in terms of volume produced, yield, and added value of the product, highlighting the importance of this crop for local family farming. The favorable performance observed reinforces the productive potential of the region and the growing role of sweet potatoes in the diversification of agricultural activities. Even so, it is essential to maintain investments in producer training, proper soil management, rational use of water resources, and the adoption of sustainable technological practices that guarantee the continuity of productive growth.

Author Biographies
  1. Janaina Iris de Azevedo Silva Muniz, Federal University of Paraíba

    Licenciada em Ciências Biológicas. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2449-5163

  2. Anddreza Maddalena, Federal University of Paraíba

    Mestra em Agronomia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5610-0372

  3. Aldo Muniz Albuquerque Jr., Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Rural

    Aluno do SENAR. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3178-9925

  4. Lindomar Pereira da Silva Sales, Federal University of Paraíba

    Graduanda em Agronomia UEPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5168-8924

  5. Francisco das Chagas de Lima, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFPB, Mestrado em Solos. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1221-9904

  6. Lionézia Freire Alves, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluna da UFPB, Agronomia. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8460-4526

  7. Antenor Pereira de Araujo Neto, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFPB, Agronomia. https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3025-6712

  8. Maykon Douglas Gomes Barbosa, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFCG. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8575-2757

  9. Renato Isidro, Federal University of Campina Grande

    Aluno da UFCG, Sumé. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3467-5455

  10. Khyson Gomes Abreu, Federal University of Paraíba

    Doutor em Agronomia, UFPB. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3439-6598

  11. Rafaela Viturino Santos, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluna da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5656-138X

  12. Samuel Kenedi Santos Andrade, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3136-8689

  13. Priscila de Andrade Arruda, State University of Paraíba

    Aluna da UEPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2979-894X

  14. Wellerson Leite de Andrade, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5805-5424

  15. Afonso Barbosa Jr., State University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UEPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8443-1038

  16. Everton Leite dos Santos, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5051-7478

  17. João Emanuel Tavares da Silva, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno de Agronomia, UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9622-6227

  18. Luiz Henrique Guedes Sousa, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno de Agronomia, UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3236-3564

  19. Byanca da Fátima Gomes Bezerra, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluna da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2950-9611

  20. Francisco de Assys Romero da Mota, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3235-110X

  21. Nágela Maria Henrique Mascarenhas, Faculdade Rebouças

    Agrônoma. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9059-3695

  22. Bruna Karoline de Oliveira Ribeiro, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluna da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4118-4275

  23. Luis Karlos Pereira, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3054-448X

  24. Welinagila Grangeiro de Sousa, Instituto Nacional do Semiárido

    Pesquisadora do PCI. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2332-3391

  25. Santana Lívia de Lima, Federal University of Campina Grande

    Professora na UFCG. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7873-4299

  26. Paulo Ricardo Ferreira do Nascimento, Federal University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UFPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6462-9363

  27. Joelma Nayara Silva Xavier, State University of Paraíba

    Aluna da UEPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1250-0920

  28. Ana Paula de Souza Ferreira, State University of Paraíba

    Aluna da UEPB. https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5701-0651

  29. Vinicius de Souza Teixeira, State University of Paraíba

    Aluno da UEPB. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8609-8536

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The image depicts a bowl filled with freshly cooked sweet potatoes cut in half, revealing their yellow flesh and reddish skin, placed on a wooden surface under natural lighting. The visual composition refers to agricultural production, food utilization, and the socioeconomic importance of sweet potato cultivation as a significant source of income and food security in many regions of Brazil. The scene symbolizes the analysis of agricultural production over time, encompassing productivity, regional development, and data-driven planning based on statistical information. At the top, the article title “Analysis of Sweet Potato Production in the Municipality of Pocinhos, State of Paraíba, from 2004 to 2023” is displayed, followed by the authors Muniz, Maddalena, Albuquerque Jr., Sales, Lima, Alves et al. (2026). At the bottom, the identification of the Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering and the journal’s ISSN are shown.
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2026-06-14
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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): Regular Issue (April - June)
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Copyright (c) 2026 Muniz, J. I. de A. S., Maddalena, A., Albuquerque Jr., A. M., Sales, L. P. da S., Lima, F. das C. de, Alves, L. F., Araujo Neto, A. P. de, Barbosa, M. D. G., Isidro, R., Abreu, K. G., Santos, R. V., Andrade, S. K. S., Arruda, P. de A., Andrade, W. L. de, Barbosa Jr., A., Santos, E. L. dos, Silva, J. E. T. da, Sousa, L. H. G., Bezerra, B. da F. G., … Teixeira, V. de S.

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Muniz, J. I. de A. S., Maddalena, A., Albuquerque Jr., A. M., Sales, L. P. da S., Lima, F. das C. de, Alves, L. F., Araujo Neto, A. P. de, Barbosa, M. D. G., Isidro, R., Abreu, K. G., Santos, R. V., Andrade, S. K. S., Arruda, P. de A., Andrade, W. L. de, Barbosa Jr., A., Santos, E. L. dos, Silva, J. E. T. da, Sousa, L. H. G., Bezerra, B. da F. G., … Teixeira, V. de S. (2026). Analysis of sweet potato production in the municipality of Pocinhos, Paraíba state, from 2004 to 2023. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 12(2), 185-192. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v12i2.50927