Summary of Projeto da UEL ajuda famílias na criação de galinhas

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The Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL) project in the Bela Vista do Paraíso agricultural settlement is assisting families in producing Caipira chickens more professionally. Established in 1999, the settlement's 1,400 hectares are divided into 12-hectare lots, with most families relying on agriculture and small animals for survival. Over half of the 60 families raise Caipira chickens, which are sold informally in local markets. To improve sanitary control and generate income, UEL facilitates the production of eggs and chicken meat for eight participating families. Darci, one of the producers, started with 20 chickens and now has 160, raising them in semi-confinement and confinement systems. Regular visits from UEL agronomists, veterinarians, and zootechnicians ensure quality production. After 90 days, chickens are ready for slaughter, and producers are organizing to create a frigorífico. The project received a 100,000-real award, enabling increased sales and opportunities for settlers to improve their qualifications. The ultimate goal is to expand to other markets and boost revenue.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Projeto da UEL ajuda famílias na criação de galinhas," a project of Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL) is helping families in small agricultural reform settlements to professionalize the production of Caipira chickens. The settlement, Bela Vista do Paraíso, was established in 1999, and the 1,400 hectares are divided into 12-hectare lots. Most of the 60 families survive by producing grains, vegetables, fruits, and small animals. Galinhas Caipiras are the stars of this assentamento, with over half of the families raising them. The chickens are sold informally in local markets, but the need for sanitary control led to the idea of professionalizing the production, generating income and improving the quality of life for the settlers. Eight producers participate in the UEL extension project, which facilitates the production of eggs and chicken meat. The goal is to develop the entire production chain and provide opportunities for students to learn research and problem-solving skills. Darci started with just 20 chickens and now has 160. The chickens are raised in semi-confinement and confinement systems, which improve the quality of the meat. Sueli, Darci's wife, helps with the feeding and care of the chickens. Producers receive regular visits from agronomists, veterinarians, and zootechnicians from UEL. The chickens are ready for slaughter after 90 days, and the producers are now organizing to create a frigorífico. The extension project received a 100,000-real award, which incentivizes social projects. With increased sales, the settlers can create more and improve their qualifications. The ultimate goal is to reach other markets and increase their revenue.