Landwirtschaftliche Familienbetriebe und ökologische Nachhaltigkeit in der Amazonas-Aue

Vegetable cultivation in the floodplain of the Amazon is an activity that requires patience, skill, and endurance. The Ribeirinho lives in close coexistence with the phenomenon of the rising and falling waters of the Amazon. In addition to growing vegetables and crops such as corn, watermelons, beans, and other short-lived plants, the family of the Amazon Caboclo engages in fishing, raising some cattle, and renovating fences and houses affected by the floodwaters. These are built from wood sourced from the floodplain itself or from the forests of the solid land, and some are more than two meters high, resembling hanging gardens. During the flood season, it is as if the plants are cultivated in the river itself. Vegetable cultivation takes place year-round and serves as an example of human planning and endurance in the Amazon region.