Barros, Emanoel de Souza; Costa, Ecio de Farias; … - In: Brazilian Journal of Rural Economy and Sociology (RESR) 42 (2004) 4
The irrigation programs started in the late 60’s were chiefly responsible for the impressive development occurred in the Petrolina/Juazeiro areas. Along with irrigation, came some agricultural enterprises that had been previously dedicated to other economic activities such as extensive cattle...