PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF SUGAR CANE GROWERS CONCERNING THE FILTER CAKE COMPOST AND VINASS

Abstract

  The aim of this study was to determine the sugar cane farmers' perception and attitude regarding the use of filter cake compost and vinasse in the cultivation of sugar cane. Interviewed; 24 farmers that applied compost, another 50 farmers that used vinasse, and another to 50 farmers who did no use any of the two products. The statistical analyses included multidimensional analysis; factor and frequency analysis; and averages, which were carried out using Statistica 7.0. The results indicate that the 65 % of applied compost producers who have a negative perception and attitude of 2.9 (negative). Also, 68 % who applied vinasse, had a negative perception and an attitude of 2.4 (negative). Producers who did not apply these two products, the 70 % had a positive perception of compost and negative perception towards the vinasse (63 %). Besides, the attitude was 3.5 (positive) and 2.1 (negative) to the use of compost and vinasse, respectively. It can be concluded that the negative perception and attitude towards the use of compost and vinasse is due to the inadequate management and the factory.