Zoning of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) in the Municipality of Suzanápolis, SP

Abstract

The culture of sugar cane in the State of São Paulo is expanding more and more, seeking to meet the demand for sugar and ethanol. Therefore, in the areas in which they are grown traditionally, as in the region of Ribeirão Preto, SP, the expansion potential for your cultivation is decreasing, which increases the demand for land.Currently, environmental issues in Brazil come especially in seeking to preserve the environment in relation to the burning of sugar cane and the conservation of areas of Permanent Preservation (APPs).For mechanized harvesting, the maximum slope that is viable to market harvesters is 12%. The choice of the municipality of Suzanápolis, SP, is justified by the fact that region present low profitability agriculture and be practically covered by pastures.With that, the present work had as objectives, by means of remote sensing, GIS and software SPRING®/INPE, identify areas with the culture of sugarcane according to slope classes, evaluating the potential for expansion of this culture in the region and areas suitable for mechanization. Sought to also assess the conservation level of the drainage network and check for cultivation of sugar cane in Permanent preservation areas.