Agricultura de sequeiro e variabilidade produtiva de uma cultura de subsistência em Gado Bravo, Semiárido da Paraíba

ABSTRACT: The semiarid region of Brazil is characterized by the high susceptibility its agricultural systems to climatic fluctuations, which maximized productive methods employed. In this region, bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) one main crops produced, serving as an important food source for local families. sense, study aimed analyze dynamics production in municipality Gado Bravo, Semi-arid Paraiba, period 2000-2019. data used were extracted from IBGE Municipal Agricultural Production information database, using Automatic Recovery System (SIDRA). Information regarding annual rainfall Bravo was obtained through Executive Water Management Agency State Paraiba (AESA). submitted to   principal component analysis (PCA). High variability observed aspects culture, with presence some years discrepancies between planted area and harvested area. Low productivity culture also observed, can be attributed low technification locally events vulnerability. view importance actions encourage improvement rates legume should encouraged implemented. KEYWORDS: Phaseolus L., Production, Technification.