GOIAS AND ITS SUGARCANE SUBREGIONS: ANALYSIS OF RECENT AND CURRENT PERIODS (1975-2019)

Abstract

The article analyses the process of expansion of the sugarcane cultivation in Goias, Center-West of Brazil. The recent history is presented in a periodic manner, indicating the main phases of the large-scale implantation of this plantation in Goias: 1975-1990, 1991-2002 and 2003-2019. The research methodology included theoretical and specific bibliographic review, data collection and analysis, thematic mapping, as well as fieldwork. It can be concluded that this sugar-energy production is mainly focused to supply the domestic market of ethanol, sugar and electricity.